Chatting with Female Golf Stars... "I Am So Happy"

Women golf stars have come together. The 'Golf Empress' Park In-bi, Choi Na-yeon, and Kim Ha-neul gathered in one place. On the 30th, they participated as promotional ambassadors for XXIO at the 'XXIO Father & Son 2023 Team Classic,' a golf tournament hosted by Dunlop Sports Korea held at Anseong Benest Golf Club in Anseong, Gyeonggi Province. This event marks the 7th year of Korea's only father-son golf tournament.

Kim Ha-neul, Choi Na-yeon, and Park In-bi (from left) are participating in the 'XXIO Father & Son 2023 Team Classic' and pledging to perform well.
[Photo by Dunlop Sports Korea]

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Park In-bi temporarily paused her golf career after giving birth to her daughter last April. She is currently running for the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Athletes' Commission, with the final decision to be made at the Paris Olympics next year. Park played a round with her coach and husband, Nam Ki-hyeop. She said, "Since giving birth, I've played 'cheerful golf' about four times," and smiled sheepishly, "During my first round after childbirth, I strangely hit the ball well, but these days, not so much."

Park In-bi is now busy taking care of her six-month-old daughter. When asked which is more difficult between golf and childcare, she smiled and said, "Childcare is easier and more fun." She added, "My daughter is so pretty," and revealed her wish, "I want to make her a golf player too. I hope to compete together in this tournament someday."

Choi Na-yeon wrapped up her career on the U.S. Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) Tour last year. Since retiring, she has been focusing on her activities as a YouTuber, already surpassing 300,000 subscribers. Choi attended the event accompanied by her older brother, Choi Chang-hwan. She expressed satisfaction, saying, "I started to communicate with many people at first. The tremendous interest and support have been a great encouragement." She promised, "I will continue to share golf knowledge and lessons, and I will work hard to create better content."

Kim Ha-neul, who has been actively working as a sportainer since her retirement in 2021, participated with her father, Kim Jong-hyun. She said with a bright smile, "I am living a stress-free life now. Since retiring, I meet my friends more often and enjoy myself." She added, "Every day is happy, and many people tell me that my face looks better." Kim joked, "I think I am hitting the ball farther now, so maybe I could return as an active player."

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