'Scotland-bound' Ko Jin-young: "Low shots are the key"

Two Weeks of Scottish Women's Open and Final Major AIG Women's Open "Thorough Preparation for Windy Course"

Ko Jin-young is teeing off at the 8th hole on the final day of the Amundi Evian Championship. Evian-les-Bains, France = Getty Images / Multibits

[Asia Economy Reporter No Woo-rae] "A low shot is needed."

World No. 1 Ko Jin-young (27) is focusing on practicing low trajectory shots. After finishing tied for 8th place at the Amundi Evian Championship (total prize money $6.5 million), the fourth major of the 2022 LPGA Tour season, held on the 25th (Korean time) at Evian Golf Club (par 71, 6,527 yards) in Evian-les-Bains, France, she said, "There is a tournament in Scotland in two weeks," and analyzed, "Since the course is very windy, I think shots played low will be necessary."

The LPGA Tour will hold the Trust Golf Scottish Women's Open (July 28-31) and the final major, the AIG Women's Open (August 4-7), in Scotland. Ko Jin-young, who said "there is one more major left," expressed her determination, saying, "I want to prepare my best," and "Since it is the last major tournament, I will do my best to play well." Ko Jin-young added 2 under par on the final day of the Evian Championship, achieving her fifth top 10 finish this year.

She underwent extensive training in Korea for two weeks before the tournament. She explained, "I practiced with the thought that I need to increase my distance," and added, "Although I am not yet at 100%, I saw positive aspects while playing." Ko Jin-young secured her first win of the season and her 13th career victory at the HSBC Women's World Championship in March, firmly maintaining her top position. She ranks 6th in scoring average, and 9th in both earnings and Player of the Year standings. "Rather than staying where I am now, I want to become a player who grows to the next level," she said.

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