In 2017, the golf world saw Jane Park walk away from the fairways in the wake of the tragic news about her daughter’s epileptic seizures. Although she put her clubs away, the bonds Park forged on the greens became a source of strength during her turbulent times.
As she accepted the Heather Farr Award at the Rolex LPGA Awards, Park described the support she got during her continued hiatus. One of the avid supporters of Grace and Park is six-time LPGA winner, Danielle Kang. Kang has been frequenting Grace whenever she can and her recent visit came to the surface as Mama Park thanked her.
Danielle Kang visits Grace Godfrey
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Park’s successful golfing career came to a halt with her daughter’s woeful health condition. The golfer chose to put her irons away and focused all her energy on taking care of her daughter. Amidst the challenges and struggles, the LPGA tour and the players chose to stand by the 36-year-old golfer. On 16th November the golf world honored Jane Park with the Heather Farr Perseverance Award. The golf world celebrated Park’s inspirational journey of strength and resilience.
Kang happens to be an ardent fan of Park and has cited the American golfer as one of her inspirations. The 31-year-old golfer also shares a very warm relationship with not only Park but her daughter as well. During the occasion of Thanksgiving, Kang took the time out to visit the Godfrey residence and meet Park’s daughter Grace.
Her visit was heartily welcomed by Park as she expressed her appreciation via an Instagram story in which she cited the two girls as the reason for being “thankful” this Thanksgiving. Park went on to thank Kang for visiting Grace and making her time enjoyable. In return, the 1x major golfer replied that it was her pleasure. Further, Kang thanked Grace for her beautiful smile and giggles as they spent the time together.
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Jane Park and her daughter Grace have inspired the golf world in its entirety. However, Park credits her strength so much to do with the power she gets through the Tour.
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Jane Park shows gratitude to the LPGA Tour
In her acceptance speech at the Tiburon Golf Club, Naples, Park stood behind the mic and addressed the crowd and immediately thanked the LPGA Tour and golfers for their unwavering support, “Our LPGA family and friends dug into the trenches with us and quite literally lifted our family out of the mud.”
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Park went on to highlight the initiatives by her friends and colleagues which helped her get through the tough time. Jane Park’s remarkable journey is truly a source of encouragement not only for the golfing community but for the world as well.
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