'LPGA Member' Kim Arim Heads to Yangju "Ready for Back-to-Back Major Wins"

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‘Long Drive Queen’ Kim Arim heads to Yangju.

Kim Arim aims for a consecutive win at the 2023 season’s first major tournament on the Korean Ladies Professional Golf Association (KLPGA) Tour, the Chris F&C 45th KLPGA Championship (total prize money 1.3 billion KRW), held over four days starting from the 27th at the Lakewood Country Club’s Mountain Trail and Forest Trail courses in Yangju, Gyeonggi Province (par 72, 6,570 yards). Having won this tournament last year, Kim Arim crossed the Pacific to defend her title. Only two players have successfully defended their title at the KLPGA Championship, which boasts the longest history: the late Ku Okhee, who won three consecutive times from 1980 to 1982, and Park Hyunkyung, who won in 2020 and 2021.

'Overseas player' Kim Arim challenges for her second consecutive win at the major KLPGA Championship.

Kim Arim is a ‘major hunter.’ Of her four wins in Korea and the United States, two came in major tournaments. She won the 2020 US Women’s Open and last year’s KLPGA Championship. Kim Arim is currently showcasing peak form. She finished tied for 4th after a fierce competition at the Chevron Championship, a major on the LPGA Tour, which concluded on the 24th. Kim Arim said, "My recent shots and short game have become solid, so my expectations are high," adding, "Jet lag could be a variable, but as the defending champion, I will do my best to defend the title."

‘LPGA member’ Lee Jeongeun6 will also compete on the domestic stage. After securing six wins on the KLPGA Tour, she moved to the US circuit in 2019. In her first year, she won the major US Women’s Open and was named Rookie of the Year. ‘Beautiful golfer’ Yoon Chaeyoung will play her retirement match. Yoon debuted on the KLPGA Tour in 2006 and lifted the winner’s trophy at the Jeju Samdasoo Masters in 2014 after 160 tournaments. She played for 11 years domestically and 6 years in Japan.

Park Hyunkyung hopes to reclaim the top spot after two years. After finishing 12th as a rookie in 2019, she has achieved outstanding results over the past three years with two wins and a 10th place finish. Park said, "The KLPGA Championship is my favorite tournament," expressing her enthusiasm: "I want to win again at this tournament where I achieved back-to-back victories." ‘Domestic No. 1’ Park Minji challenges for her first win of the season. This year’s champion group, including Park Jiyoung, Lee Jeongmin, Lee Yewon, Lee Jumi, and Choi Eunwoo, will all be in full attendance.

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