Yuna says, "I will make an impact with the new driver"

Attended TaylorMade New Product Launch Event
"I Will Challenge for LPGA Tour Rookie of the Year"

Yoo In-na, who is about to debut on the U.S. Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) Tour, has equipped herself with new gear.

Yuna Yoon is smiling brightly while attending the TaylorMade new product launch event. Photo by Yonhap News

On the 8th, she attended the TaylorMade new product launch event held at the Art Hall of Dongdaemun Design Plaza in Jung-gu, Seoul, and said, "Changing equipment is one of the biggest concerns for players," adding, "Although I have not yet experienced U.S. courses, I think there will be more opportunities to use the driver than in Korea, so the TaylorMade Qi35, which I will use in the 2025 season, seems to be able to show its true value."

Yoo In-na swept major categories such as prize money, points for the grand prize, and average score in the 2024 season of the Korean Ladies Professional Golf Association (KLPGA) Tour. Afterward, she went through the LPGA Tour Qualifying (Q) School and will be active on the U.S. stage this year. She said, "This season is a new challenge for me," and "My goal is to win Rookie of the Year, and I am happy to be working with TaylorMade during this process."

Last season on the KLPGA Tour, Yoo In-na recorded an average driving distance of 255 yards, ranking second. When asked about the secret to her long drives, she replied, "Setting the tee higher helps, and moving the ball position slightly more toward the left foot maximizes the effect," adding, "Even with the same swing, the club can cause a difference of up to about 10 yards left or right, so club selection is also important."

Regarding the caddie she will work with in the U.S., Yoo said that discussions are still ongoing. She explained, "I plan to use TaylorMade clubs for the driver, woods, and irons, and I will take a little more time to decide on the putter and balls." About the LPGA Tour schedule, she said, "I am confirmed to participate in the Founders Cup in February and the Ladies European Tour (LET) Aramco Series event. The rest is still being discussed with my parents and management company."

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