(Asia Economy Reporter Noo Rae) ○…The Korean qualifiers for this year’s US Women’s Open have been canceled for the second year in a row.
The United States Golf Association (USGA) announced on the 19th (Korean time) that “the tournament scheduled for next month on the 22nd at Incheon Cheongna Dream Park Golf Course has been canceled.” The Korea Golf Association (KGA) has raised concerns over the safety of players and tournament officials due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation, leading to the decision to drop out of the organization. This is the second consecutive year of cancellation after last year. Instead, the top two winners from last year’s Korea Ladies Professional Golf Association (KLPGA) Tour prize standings will be allowed entry.
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Kim Hyo-joo (26), who ranked first in prize money, can guarantee her entry thanks to her performance on the LPGA Tour. Opportunities are expected to go to top-ranked players such as Yoo Hae-ran (20), Jang Ha-na (29), Ahn Na-rin (25) and Park Min-ji (23), who ranked second to fifth. However, given that the KLPGA Tour season will be in full swing during the US Women’s Open, traveling to the United States might not be easy. The US Women’s Open will take place over four days starting June 3 at the Olympic Golf Course in San Francisco, California, United States.
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