[Kim Haneul's FunFun Golf] 'Round with Dad'

by Roh Woolae

Published 03 Nov.2023 07:00(KST)

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I never knew golf could be this fun. This is something I realized after retiring. When I was a tour player, there was inevitably stress about my performance. Every time I entered a tournament, I tried to play joyfully, but it wasn’t easy. If things didn’t go as planned, I would get frustrated. And if I didn’t get the results I practiced for, it would upset me.

However, playing golf without the burden of results is truly fascinating. I realized belatedly that golf is such an enjoyable sport. Recently, I’ve been playing about six rounds a week due to various events and program recordings. Although it’s physically demanding, going out on the course makes me very happy.

[Kim Haneul's FunFun Golf] 'Round with Dad'

This week, I played a round with my ‘mentor’ dad after a long time. It’s been almost a year since I last played with him. We participated together in the ‘Father & Son 2023 Team Classic’ hosted by XXIO, where I serve as a brand ambassador. I am always grateful to my dad. There was a time when it was difficult to play sports due to financial issues, but he believed in me and supported me until the end, which is why I am who I am today.

My dad is an amateur expert. He’s really good at golf. That day, he made four birdies. (Smiling) I recorded two birdies. During the round, my dad said to me, “Haneul, you could go back to being a player. Your distance hasn’t decreased, and your putting is even better than when you were active.” He praised me like that. Since I enjoy golf itself, my expressions and results seem to come out well together.

Since retiring two years ago, I’ve been told that my expression has become brighter. Now, I live a stress-free daily life. I meet my friends more often and enjoy my time. Every day is truly happy. I feel like an amateur golfer who loves golf, not a player. Weekend golfers don’t have the pressure of results. If you play with more relaxation and smiles on the course, the round will be enjoyable, and your score will improve.