[Golf Topic] '14-Year-Old Golf Prodigy' Kobelliski "Secures US Women's Open Ticket"

‘14-year-old golf prodigy’ Chloe Kobeleski (left) is making headlines by competing in this year’s US Women’s Open. Photo by Golfweek

[Asia Economy Reporter No Woo-rae] ○…‘14-year-old golf prodigy’ Chloe Koveleski (USA) has secured a spot in the US Women’s Open.

Golfweek USA reported on the 18th (Korean time) that "Koveleski has become the youngest participant in this year’s 76th US Women’s Open." She qualified by shooting 70 in both the 1st and 2nd rounds at the US Women’s Open regional qualifier held on the 10th at Banyan Cay Resort in West Palm Beach, Florida. She expressed her excitement, saying, "I’m thrilled to meet Lexi Thompson and Christina Kim (both from the USA), whom I am familiar with, at the US Women’s Open," and added, "I want to see what my future looks like."

Koveleski started playing with a putter and wedge given by her father Richard as soon as she took her first steps after turning one. The artificial turf putting green set up in the backyard was her playground. At age five, after her parents moved to a house attached to a golf course, she began roaming the course. She competed in a short game tournament at age eight and won the US Kids Championship twice in the 7-8 age group. She also stood out by winning the Junior World Championship in the 8-year-old division.

The professional stage is not unfamiliar to her either. She placed in the top five five times on the Florida mini-tour. Although young, she can hit drives up to 290 yards. She is still growing tall, so it’s uncertain how much farther she can hit the ball. Her hometown idol is Morgan Pressel (USA), and the two frequently keep in touch. The US Women’s Open will be held on July 4th at the Olympic Golf Course in San Francisco, California. The defending champion is Arim Kim (26, SBI Savings Bank), who won as a non-member.

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