[Golf Topic] Kim Sei-young Named 'Player of the Year' by the American Golf Writers Association

[Asia Economy Reporter No Woo-rae] ○…World No. 2 Kim Se-young (28, Mirae Asset, photo) was selected as the 2020 Female Player of the Year.

The Golf Writers Association of America (GWAA) announced on the 29th (Korean time), "In the Female Player of the Year voting, Kim Se-young received 69% of the votes, surpassing Danielle Kang (USA) to be chosen as the winner." Kim Se-young had her best year, winning her first major title at the LPGA KPMG Women's PGA Championship in October last year and also winning the Pelican Championship in November. She ranked first in LPGA Tour Player of the Year and second in prize money.

"I am happy and honored to receive such a great award," said Kim Se-young, adding, "I feel that my effort and dedication have been recognized," and "This will be an opportunity to work even harder going forward." The Male Player of the Year was awarded to world No. 1 Dustin Johnson (USA, 93.6%), who won four times on the PGA Tour last year, including the Masters in November. The Senior Player Award went to Bernhard Langer (Germany, 41%).

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