[Golf Topic] '20-Win Champ' Keo "Special Invitation to US Women's Open"... '24 Consecutive Years Participation'

[Asia Economy Reporter No Woo-rae] ○…Veteran Christie Kerr (USA, photo) will participate in the US Women's Open for the 24th consecutive year.

The United States Golf Association (USGA), which hosts the tournament, announced on the 11th (Korean time) that "Kerr will be invited as a special exemption player to the 76th US Women's Open, held on June 4 at the Olympic Golf Course in San Francisco, California." Although she did not qualify for the tournament through this year's world ranking or LPGA Tour money list and did not participate in the qualifiers, the USGA's consideration has allowed her to participate consecutively.

Including her victory in 2007, she has finished in the ‘Top 10’ eight times. She has 20 career wins on the LPGA Tour. Kerr said, "Winning the US Women's Open was a life-changing event for me," and added, "I am grateful to the USGA for allowing me to continue competing in the greatest tournament in women's golf." Special exemption entries to the US Women's Open are rare privileges, with only 11 players having received them until last year. Previously, the USGA also granted a special exemption to 2010 champion Paula Creamer (USA).

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