‘Chance To Be Here’: LPGA Tour’s Latest Success Story Makes a Humble Confession Amid of $9 Million Event

The AIG Women’s Open is the last major on the LPGA’s season schedule. The four-day event is currently underway and will see the final round played on August 13 at the Walton Health Old Course. Moreover, this year the purse has been boosted to a whopping $9 million thanks to a gender equity payout by AIG. Hence, not many would choose to miss out on the chance for a shot at the title. Especially not a rookie on the Tour, for whom this stands to be the perfect opportunity to showcase her skill.

While taking baby steps on the Tour, this LPGA pro has now gone on to become part of the highly anticipated final women’s major. And after a couple of great months on the circuit, she makes a heartwarming confession about being able to do so.

The LPGA Pro makes a touching assertion as she contests the AIG Women’s Open

Gina Kim is one of the newest youngsters on the LPGA circuit. After turning pro earlier this year, she has competed in multiple LPGA events and flaunted her skill. Not only did she make the cut at some huge events, like the LA Open and the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, but she also found herself in the top 20 at the JM Eagle LA Championship.

Now her current battleground is none other than the $9 million event that the LPGA pro fought hard to get onto. She made her way to the Monday Qualifier of the event field even after having attended a friend’s wedding, taken a red-eye flight, and played just half a practice round. In her words, however, she “just winged it out there“.

However, eventually making it to the ever-competitive major field was certainly a dream come true. She even acknowledged her gratitude towards the LPGA and said to the press at the event, “Just even having the chance to be here is already amazing to me. This is my first AIG Women’s Open experience.” 

Kim had undoubtedly fought bravely to make the final major. Moreover, during the first two rounds, she even displayed a great set of skills. Sadly, it wasn’t enough to get her into the weekend, and she saw an early exit from the course!

Gina Kim’s performance in the AIG Women’s Open so far

The tournament just started on Thursday, during which Kim went on to make three massive birdies across her 18 holes. With just one over par at the end of the day, Kim had secured herself a T85 finish after her hard-fought round. However, round 2 wasn’t great for the 23-year-old. Bogeys plagued her game.

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On her first hole alone, she took 8 shots to hole the par-4. This was followed by four more bogeys during the round, with not a single birdie to help even her score. At the end of the day, Kim saw her round end at 8 over par, causing her to eventually miss the cut and head home early from the event.

Even though she was not able to play all four rounds, she will definitely be proud of her strong resolve to make it to the event. What do you think of Kim’s journey to the field and her gratitude? Let us know in the comments below.

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