Park In-bi: "It's a pity not to see me on the field this year"

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Are we waiting for the return of the "Golf Queen" Park In-bee to the field?

This is a photo of Park In-bee playing at the 2016 Rio Olympics.
[Photo by Golfweek]

On the 20th (local time), the American golf media Golfweek reported, "Park In-bee is campaigning for the Olympics. She will not be seen on the LPGA Tour this year." The media published the article ahead of the Honda LPGA Thailand (total prize money $1.7 million), held for four days from the 22nd at the Siam Country Club Old Course (par 72, 6,576 yards) in Chonburi, Thailand. Park In-bee was the champion of this tournament in 2013. That year was her best, collecting seven trophies including three major wins.

Park In-bee last appeared in August 2022 at the major AIG Women's British Open. She gave birth to her first daughter in April last year and this year was named among the 32 candidates for the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Athletes' Commission. Golfweek explained, "Park In-bee plans to focus solely on the election for the next few months," adding, "If she finishes in the top four in the athlete vote, she will become an IOC Athletes' Commission member."

Park In-bee debuted on the LPGA Tour in 2007 and is a "living legend" with a total of 21 wins, including seven majors. She is a "Golden Slammer," having won four different majors and an Olympic gold medal. In 2016, she was inducted into the LPGA Hall of Fame.

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