“It was a great experience to see her with my own eyes in the same teeing area, the green. It was like a VIP seat.”
Gino Thitikul (Thailand) recorded a 2-under 70 in the final round of the LPGA Tour’s Kroger Queen City Championship (total prize money of $2 million) at TPC Riversbend (par 72) in Mainville, Ohio on the 23rd (Korea time). 메이저사이트
The teeticker, who recorded 18-under 270 overall, allowed Lydia Ko (New Zealand), who recorded 23-under 265, to come from behind to win the championship and was satisfied with the runner-up prize. In individual stroke play, he, who won the JTBC Classic and Walmart Arkansas NW Championship in 2022, sought the trophy again, but swallowed the disappointment.
After winning the gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics in August, Ko also topped the AIG Women’s Open, a major competition. After taking a break for about three weeks, she won the title at the championship, marking her 23rd career LPGA Tour victory.
In just one month, she has won the Olympics, won the title and sealed her induction into the Hall of Fame. Lydia herself did not hide her joy, describing it as “fairytale-like” and “surreal.”
“My putter was on fire today. I made it whenever I had the chance,” said the young golfer after the competition. “It was a great experience to see her in person at the same teeing area, on the green. It was like a VIP seat. It’s amazing. I respect her like a big sister, like a legend, like my role model.”
Ko also praised the young golfer. “I asked him how old he was. I knew he was young, but he is mature,” Ko said. “He is calm and keeps away from the ball. He said he respects me, which means a lot to me. I am grateful that I can play with players like the young golfer because I know that I get good reviews from competitors and that they will motivate me to push me and keep improving.”
She will participate in the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship at Pinnacle County Club in Rogers, Arkansas. She won the championship two years ago. Ko will participate in the Hana Financial Group Championship of the Korea Ladies Professional Golf Association (KLPGA).