Yoo So-yeon and Sorensdam "See You at the US Women's Open"

USGA Specially Invites Yeo Seoyeon and Sorensdam
Opening July 6 at Pebble Beach Golf Links, USA

So-yeon Ryu and Annika Sorenstam (Sweden) will participate in this year's US Women's Open.

The United States Golf Association (USGA) announced on the 9th (local time) that "So-yeon Ryu and Sorenstam will compete as special invitees in the US Women's Open, held over four days starting July 6 at Pebble Beach Golf Links in California, USA." The USGA specially invites players who do not have entry rights but have left significant marks on the US Women's Open and contributed to the development of women's golf, allowing them to participate in the competition.

Yoo So-yeon will participate in this year's US Women's Open as a special invitee.

So-yeon Ryu was the protagonist of a memorable match at the 2011 US Women's Open. At that time, she won after a three-hole playoff against Hee-kyung Seo at the Broadmoor East Course in Colorado Springs. So-yeon Ryu qualified for the US Women's Open finals for 12 consecutive years until 2021, achieving top 5 finishes six times, showing outstanding results in the history of the US Women's Open. So-yeon Ryu said, "I am honored. The US Women's Open is a special tournament for me," adding, "I am excited to compete again at the US Women's Open. I am grateful to the USGA for giving me this opportunity."

Annika Sorenstam, who was specially invited along with So-yeon Ryu, is the pinnacle of women's golf that needs no introduction. She won a total of 72 victories on the LPGA Tour, including 10 major championships, and won the US Women's Open three times. Although Sorenstam retired in 2008, she has occasionally appeared in official tournaments since 2021, demonstrating her undiminished skills. This will be Sorenstam's 17th tournament appearance. She expressed her gratitude, saying, "I thank the USGA for giving me the opportunity to compete in this year's US Women's Open," and added, "A week spent with my family at a tournament that greatly helped build my career will never be forgotten."

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