[Golf Topic] US Women's Open Korea Qualifier "Canceled for 2 Consecutive Years"

This is a scene from the 2019 US Women's Open Korea Qualifier. Photo by USGA

[Asia Economy Reporter Noo Rae] ○…This year's US Women's Open Korean qualifiers have been canceled for the second consecutive year.

The United States Golf Association (USGA) announced on the 19th (Korean time) that "the tournament scheduled for next month on the 22nd at Incheon Cheongna Dream Park Golf Course has been canceled." The Korea Golf Association (KGA) suggested concerns over the safety of players and tournament officials due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation, leading to the decision to forgo hosting. This marks the second consecutive year of cancellation following last year. Instead, the top two earners from last year's Korea Ladies Professional Golf Association (KLPGA) Tour prize money rankings will be granted entry.

Kim Hyo-joo (26), who ranked first in prize money, can secure entry through her performance on the LPGA Tour. Opportunities are expected to go to top-ranked players such as Yoo Hae-ran (20), Jang Ha-na (29), Ahn Na-rin (25), and Park Min-ji (23), who ranked second through fifth. However, since the KLPGA Tour season will be in full swing during the US Women's Open, traveling to the US may not be easy. The US Women's Open will take place over four days starting June 3 at the Olympic Golf Course in San Francisco, California, USA.

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