<Women's golf> KLPGA major tournament ”Hanwha Classic” kicks off...Lee Min Young, who is active in Japan, and Ataya Titikur, former world number one, also participate

KLPGA (Korea Women's Golf Association) Tour 20th Tournament, Hanwha Q Cells Sponsored by KLPGA
Classic” started on the 24th at the Jade Pallece Golf Club in Chuncheon, Gangwon-do.
In particular, the total prize money was increased to 1.7 billion won (about 190 million yen) this year, and Ha
Among nwha Q Cells players, LPGA tour players Kim Ah-rim, Ji Eun-hee, Kim In-kyung, Shin Ji-eun, and JLPGA tour player Lee Min Young will participate.
. Thailand's Ataya Titikul, who recorded two wins in total on the LPGA tour last year, ranked first in the world rankings, and won the Rookie of the Year award, is also attracting great interest.
At the media day held before the opening, TITICUL said, "It's an honor to be invited to participate," adding, "I'm a big fan of Korean media such as K-POP and Korean TV Series, and I'm interested in Korean culture and culture.
As for cooking, I like tteokbokki, jjajangmyeon, and Korean BBQ, so I always get positive energy in Korea. I want to enjoy the game," he said with a smile.
Kim A-rim, who is active in the LPGA, said, "Before I went to the United States, I was the queen of the driving contest, but in the first round on the first day, Bang Shin-sil, who is currently ranked number one in driving distance.
I'm looking forward to going with you. There are many courses with long rough settings, which is advantageous for fast players. I don't think there's a course where a hitter is at a disadvantage anywhere."
He vowed to do his best in the match. Last week, Han Jin-sung, who scored two eagles and won the championship, said, "My goal for this year is to win a major tournament, but after winning last week's tournament,
I want to achieve my goals here because the opportunity is coming. There are many overseas players, and there are many wonderful players participating, so I think it will be a fun match just by fighting together. one
I prepared hard, so I want to do my best,” he revealed his ambition. On the other hand, this competition will convey the sustainable future value pursued by Hanwha Group to the public and make it an eco-friendly competition.
We also have a "Green Keeper" campaign. We are also preparing a special event where the winner of the competition will be awarded an ecotree that helps reduce carbon emissions.