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She is taking on the challenge of ‘14 attempts, 15th time’s the charm.’

Yang Hee-young challenges to become the first Korean player to win this year at the Meyer Classic.

The Meyer Classic, part of the LPGA Tour with a total prize money of $3 million, is being held on the 13th (local time) at Blyderfields Country Club (par 72, 6,638 yards) in Belmont, Michigan, USA. Korean players have been struggling to secure a win since the LPGA Tour season opened in January. They have failed to win in 14 consecutive tournaments up to last week’s ShopRite Classic.

The Meyer Classic is the 15th tournament of the 2024 season. The 14-tournament winless streak since the start of the LPGA Tour season is the worst in 24 years, dating back to 2000 when the first win came at the 16th tournament. Korea is being overwhelmed by the explosive race of world No. 1 Nelly Korda (USA). She has competed in only nine tournaments this year but has swept up six wins, including a five-win streak. After resting last week, she returns to competition after two weeks and is a strong favorite to win this tournament as well.

Among Korean players, Ko Jin-young (world No. 6), who holds the highest ranking, will not participate. She is preparing for next week’s third major of the season, the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship. Expectations are placed on veterans Yang Hee-young, Kim Hyo-joo, and Choi Hye-jin. Yang Hee-young led until the third round in this tournament last year but finished tied for third, Kim Hyo-joo finished fifth, and Choi Hye-jin tied for eighth.

Besides these three, Jeon In-ji, Ji Eun-hee, Lee Mi-hyang, An Na-rin, Lee Jeong-eun 6, and Lim Jin-hee will also compete aiming for their first win of the season. Additionally, Sung Yu-jin, Lee So-mi, Kang Min-ji, Jang Hyo-jun, Kang Hye-ji, Park Hee-young, Kim In-kyung, Jeon Ji-won, and Lee Jeong-eun 5 are dreaming of an upset.

World No. 2 Lilia Vu (USA), who has been struggling with a back injury, will make her return after more than two months since the Ford Championship at the end of March. World No. 3 C?line Boutier (France) is also on the entry list. Linnea Strom (Sweden), who achieved her first tour win at last week’s ShopRite Classic, is aiming for back-to-back victories. Leona Maguire (Ireland) is also aiming for her second consecutive win.

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