Energized Kim Seyoung Shows No Signs of Runner-Up Aftereffects

World No. 11 Kim Se-young is looking to turn things around.

On May 7 (local time), Kim Se-young will compete in the 11th event of the 2026 LPGA Tour season, the Mizuho Americas Open, which will be held at Mountain Ridge Country Club (par 72) in West Caldwell, New Jersey, United States. The tournament offers a total prize fund of 3.25 million dollars.

Se-young Kim challenges for the title at the Mizuho Americas Open. Photo by AFP Yonhap News

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Last month at the JM Eagle LA Championship, Kim Se-young led by two strokes after three rounds but faltered in the final round and eventually lost to Hannah Green (Australia) in a playoff. She then missed the cut at the season's first major, the Chevron Championship. After the Chevron Championship, Kim took a break and focused on her mental recovery. She will now be aiming for her 14th career victory at the Mizuho Americas Open.

A total of 19 Korean players will compete in this event. In addition to Kim Se-young, the field includes Choi Hye-jin, Kim A-lim, Yoo Hae-ran, Yoon Ina, Hwang Yu-min, Ko Jin-young, Choi Woon-jung, Lee Mi-hyang, Shin Ji-eun, Lee Il-hee, Yang Hee-young, Jeon In-ji, Kang Min-ji, An Na-rin, Lee Jeong-eun5, Kang Hye-ji, Park Geum-gang, and Joo Soo-bin. Meanwhile, Kim Hyo-joo, ranked No. 3 in the world and a two-time winner this year, will participate in the KLPGA Tour's NH Investment & Securities Ladies Championship, which is being held during the same period.

World No. 1 Nelly Korda (USA), who has won back-to-back titles in her last two tournaments, will not participate. Korda has dominated this season with three wins and three runner-up finishes in six events. After competing in the Riviera Maya Open in Mexico last week, she is taking a break and is scheduled to play at the Kroger Queen City Championship, which begins on May 14.

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