Miyang Lee, Chasing the Memories of 2017 Again

ISPS Handa Women's Scottish Open Challenge
2017 Six-Stroke Comeback Victory on Her "Promised Land"
This Year: 13 Cuts Made, Including Two Top-10 Finishes

Miyang Lee is aiming for the top spot for the first time in eight years on her "promised land."

On July 24 (local time), the ISPS Handa Women's Scottish Open (total prize money: $2 million) on the LPGA Tour will tee off at Dundonald Links (par 72, 6,538 yards) in Ayrshire, Scotland, United Kingdom. After a one-week break following the Evian Championship, the LPGA Tour resumes its European schedule with this event. This tournament serves as a prelude to next week's season-ending major, the AIG Women's Open (total prize money: $9.5 million).

Miyang Lee challenges for the title at the ISPS Handa Women's Scottish Open. Photo by AFP Yonhap News

Miyang Lee will never forget this tournament. In 2017, she overcame a six-shot deficit after three rounds to claim a come-from-behind victory here. On the final day, she fired a 6-under-par 66 with seven birdies and one bogey, edging out Mi Jung Hur and Karrie Webb (Australia) by one stroke to take the title. It was the biggest comeback win by strokes on the LPGA Tour in the 2017 season. She celebrated her second career victory, following her win at the Mizuno Classic in November 2014.

This year, Miyang Lee has continued to display consistent form. While she has yet to win, she has made the cut in 13 out of 15 tournaments. She finished tied for sixth at the Ford Championship in March and tied for tenth at the Dow Championship last month, recording two top-10 finishes. She currently ranks 42nd in CME points (505 points), 44th on the money list ($523,908), and 24th in scoring average (70.82 strokes).

This year's tournament features 27 of the world's top 50 players. Nelly Korda (USA), ranked No. 1 in the world, Minjee Lee (Australia), ranked No. 5, and Maja Stark (Sweden), ranked No. 8, are among the favorites to win. Among Korean players, hopes are high for Hyo Joo Kim, currently ranked 10th in the world, who finished runner-up at Dundonald Links two years ago. Hye Jin Choi, Jin Hee Im, A Lim Kim, Hee Young Yang, Sei Young Kim, and Yoon Ina are also aiming for the title.

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