[Golf Topic] 'Mask Champ' Kim Arim "Icon of the COVID-19 Era~"

[Asia Economy Kim Hyun-jun, Golf Specialist Reporter] ○..."Everyone, do your best."

'US Women's Open Champ' Kim Arim (25) expressed her thoughts right after winning the final major of the 2020 LPGA Tour season, the US Women's Open (total prize money $5.5 million), held on the Cypress Creek Course (par 71, 6,731 yards) at Champions Golf Club in Houston, Texas, USA, on the 15th (Korean time). Wearing a mask while playing, she said, "I'm not afraid of getting COVID-19 myself, but because it could harm someone else."

American media also focused on her as "the perfect champion for the COVID-19 era." Kim Arim, a non-member, immediately became a major champion in her first appearance, drawing even more spotlight. She earned the $1 million (about 1.09 billion KRW) winner's prize and secured a 'direct ticket to the LPGA Tour' for next year. A congratulatory call from her role model Annika Sorenstam (Sweden) also held special meaning. She cheered, "Thank you so much. I love you!"

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