National Team's Yang Yunseo "Excited to Compete in Augusta National Tournament"

National team ace Yang Yunseo, a sophomore at Incheon Yeobang Tong High School, will compete in the Augusta National Women's Amateur (ANWA).

The tournament will be held near Augusta, Georgia, United States, on April 1 (local time). The ANWA will take place at Champions Retreat Golf Club for the first and second rounds, and the final third round will be held at Augusta National Golf Club, the venue of the Masters Tournament.

National team player Yang Yunseo challenges for victory at the Augusta National Women's Amateur. Provided by R&A

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On February 15, Yang Yunseo became the first Korean player to win the Women's Amateur Asia-Pacific (WAAP), which was held in New Zealand. With this victory, she has secured entry to the ANWA, three major events on the U.S. LPGA Tour (the AIG Women's Open, the Amundi Evian Championship, and the Chevron Championship), the KLPGA Tour's Hana Financial Group Championship, the ISPS Handa Australian Women's Open, and the 123rd Women's Amateur Championship.

Yang Yunseo shared her thoughts, saying, "This is my last year as an amateur, so I have been preparing for this tournament (ANWA) since last year. I look forward to competing against the best players in the world." She added, "Augusta National, where the Masters is held, is a 'dream stage' for me. I am honored. My goal is to surpass the best-ever finish by a Korean player, which is tied for fifth place. If I get a good opportunity, I want to win."

Yang Yunseo said, "I try to play calmly on the course. Even in crisis situations, I do my best not to lose my composure." She added, "People around me often say I am 'quietly strong.' My consistency and stable play are my strengths." Along with Yang Yunseo, Korea will also be represented by WAAP runner-up Oh Sumin, Park Seojin, and Kim Kyubin.

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