KLPGA Members' Wise Winter Life... 'Where Are Their Winter Training Locations?'

Minji Park and Hyunkyung Park, Gaeun Song, Eena Yoon, Yebin Son 'US-based', Hana Jang, Somi Lee, Suji Kim, Dayeon Lee 'Korea-based'

'Korea's No. 1' Park Min-ji is undergoing winter training in California, USA.

[Asia Economy Reporter No Woo-rae] The off-season is busy as well.

This is the story of the winter camps of the Korea Ladies Professional Golf Association (KLPGA) Tour players. They are building their bodies through training and rest for the new season. First, there are golfers sweating overseas to escape the cold. Park Min-ji (24, NH Investment & Securities), who dominated the domestic stage by sweeping six wins last year, is a representative example. She is honing her skills in California, USA. She is focusing on practicing her previously lacking short game. She also brought a foam roller from Korea and is diligently stretching.

Park Min-ji, who said, "I want to win once in a short time," expressed her determination, saying, "I hope galleries will be allowed this year," and "I want to show a lot of bright sides."

Im Hee-jeong (22, Korea Land & Housing Corporation) brought not only the golf equipment she usually uses but also a putting mat to create a training environment similar to that in Korea. She explained, "I will work hard during the training period," and "I want to improve my detailed records overall."

Suji Kim, Euna Yoon, Yebin Son, Hana Jang, Dayeon Lee, and Haeran Yoo (clockwise from top left) are sweating it out for the upcoming season. Photo by KLPGA

Song Ga-eun (22, MG Saemaeul Geumgo) and Yoon Ina (19, Hite Jinro) continue writing diaries as part of their daily routine even in the United States. Park Hyun-kyung (22, Korea Land & Housing Corporation), Yoo Hae-ran (21, ktb Financial Group), and Son Ye-bin (20, Nike) are also sharpening their competitive edge in the U.S. There are also players training efficiently in Korea. Jang Ha-na (30, BC Card) is training in Taean, Chungnam. She is focusing on weight training to build endurance.

She said, "My goal is to maintain consistent play," and added, "I hope the 2022 season will be one where I can draw strength together with the galleries." Lee So-mi (23, SBI Savings Bank) set up a camp in Jeju Island. She is continuing her winter training by moving between the golf practice range and the field. She also revealed her wish, saying, "I want to finish the season without injury," and "I will challenge myself to win three times this year." Kim Su-ji (26, Dongbu Construction) and Lee Da-yeon (25, Mediheal) are also strategizing for wins domestically.

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