Park Minji with 6 Wins This Year: "My Score? I'd Give Myself 99 Points"

"Want to Give a Perfect Score but Embarrassed by Consecutive Mistakes at the End"
"Thanks to Fans' Support, I Think 'I am a Happy Golf Player'"

[Asia Economy Reporter Choi Taewon] "Score this year? I want to give more, but I played a somewhat embarrassing game at the end... Still, I want to give 99 points."

On the 13th, the final round of the SK Shieldus·SK Telecom Championship, the final event of the Korea Ladies Professional Golf Association (KLPGA) Tour, was held. Park Minji (24), who played the round as the leader that day, showed a relaxed demeanor, rarely losing her smile despite the heavy rain. Throughout the game, Park Minji maintained a gap of 3 to 4 strokes ahead of the second-place group, and although she lost concentration by making three bogeys in the last five holes, she ultimately secured a 2-stroke victory. Not only did she achieve six wins again this year as she did last year, but she also rose to first place with the most wins among active players with a total of 16 wins. She also increased her already confirmed numbers as this season's money leader and multiple winner.

Below is a Q&A with Park Minji.

Park Min-ji won the SK Shielders-SK Telecom Championship, the final event of the KLPGA 2022 season, achieving her sixth victory of the season. Park Min-ji is receiving a hot pack from her caddie during the final round. / Source=Yonhap News

- The weather was bad.

▲ It really rained and was windy, and the distances were long. Even so, I did well. However, making bogeys consecutively on the 17th and 18th holes was because I was too careless. So this win is a bit embarrassing.

- You recorded your worst result of the season at the Jeju tournament a week ago.

▲ I lacked confidence in putting. I decided to play with absolute confidence. I thought everything I imagined would be right and played accordingly, and the feeling during practice was good. I thought if I stayed mentally sharp, I could do it?and I really did.

- We can't help but be curious about your next goal.

▲ I think I might be looking at a somewhat broader horizon, something like that.

- If you were to give yourself a score for this season.

▲ Honestly, if it were by score, I want to give myself more than enough. But like the bogeys on the 17th and 18th holes today, that part is regrettable. Still, I want to give myself 99 points. I hope to become more solid in winter, improve my strength, and sharpen my shot skills.

- Many galleries cheered for you even in the rain.

▲ The Team MJ fan club cheered a lot, so I felt energized and was able to play well. While receiving their support, I thought, 'I am a happy golfer.'

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