'3rd Place at LA Open' Kim Hyoju "Expecting 2 Consecutive Wins in Hawaii"

Kim Hyo-joo, Tied for 3rd at LA Open Interview
"I Will Focus on Hawaii Lotte Championship"

"The Lotte Championship in Hawaii is highly anticipated."

Kim Hyo-joo is teeing off at the 17th hole on the final day of the DIO Implant LA Open. [Palos Verdes Estates, USA=AFP·Yonhap News]

World No. 10 Kim Hyo-joo expressed her determination for a consecutive win. On the 2nd (local time), immediately after finishing tied for 3rd place at the LPGA Tour DIO Implant LA Open (total prize money $1.75 million) held at Palos Verdes Golf Club (par 71, 6,447 yards) in Palos Verdes Estates, California, USA, she said, "If I only talk about the result, it was a round full of regrets," and explained, "The front nine was not bad, but as I went into the back nine, I made many missed shots."

Although Kim Hyo-joo did not collect the winner's trophy, she has been on an upward trend with three consecutive top-10 finishes this season. She said, "I am satisfied because I achieved the initial goal of a top 10," but honestly revealed, "I have mixed feelings because I couldn't perform well when I had a chance to win."

Kim Hyo-joo will challenge for her second consecutive title at the LPGA Tour Lotte Championship (total prize money $2 million), held over four days starting from the 12th in Hawaii, USA. She expressed confidence, saying, "I practiced a lot through this tournament," and "It will be very helpful during the Hawaii tournament." She added, "I want to play well at the Lotte Championship," and conveyed her determination, "I will deliver good performances at every tournament I participate in."

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