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This South Korean LPGA golfer has proven her worth in the world of golf on many occasions, throughout her professional career. She is none other than Jenny Shin. The golf star was recently asked a rather personal question on social media.
However, being the open person that she is, Shin answered gracefully and cleared a doubt her fans had. This interactive approach displayed by her has led to an outpouring of love for the famous pro from her fans on several platforms.
Jenny Shin clears the air on her nationality
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Jenny Shin recently cleared a professional dilemma imposed by her fans online. The South Korean pro golfer has lived a majority of her life in the United States of America. The LPGA sensation moved to the USA as a 9-year-old and has lived here since.
Jenny was recently asked on Instagram if she would always remain a South Korean national. Fans wondered whether after spending her life in the US and now playing on the famous LPGA Tour, will she still be a Korean or American. Her reply provided her fans with much-needed satiation to their curiosity.
Jenny Shin answered, “I’m not sure. I thought about this the other day… Obtaining a US passport would make my Tour life a bit easier but I’m not sure if I’m ready to give up my Korean passport as we cannot obtain dual.”
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Jun 23, 2023; Springfield, New Jersey, USA; Jenny Shin walks the 18th hole during the second round of the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-USA TODAY Sports
Her reply has given her fans an insight into the popular women’s golf player’s plan as to the question of her nationality. Her reply to the query posed by the fan comes as a sigh of relief.
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Shin reveals the dark side of the golf world
Being the interactive person that she is, Jenny Shin also unveiled the dark side of professional golf tours. In one of her question-and-answer sessions with her fans on her Instagram stories, Shin talked about the understated drain of wealth that the tours sometimes lead towards for the players involved.
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She explained that if a player misses the cut in more than half of the events in a season, they end up losing more money than they earn. This imposes a huge financial drain on the part of the players. Shin’s honest approach makes her a fan favorite. What do you think about the recent clarification put forth by Jenny Shin? Share your views in the comments section below.
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