A Great Year for Korean Women Golfers

In 2019, Korean women golfers had another great year in the LPGA.

It was the perfect way to finish an amazing decade.

In total, eight Korean golfers won 15 of the 32 LPGA tournaments.

They also captured most of the important competitions, such as the U.S. Women's Open.

Of all the golfers, Ko Jin-young had the most success.

After winning four times on the tour, she was named the LPGA Player of the Year.

Other standouts include Kim Sei-young, who scored three victories.

Meanwhile, newcomer Lee Jeong-eun took home the U.S. Women's Open trophy.

She was also named the LPGA Rookie of the Year.

This was not the first year for Koran women golfers to dominate the LPGA.

In fact, they have had great success for the past 10 years.

These golfers are known for being talented, as well as working harder than anyone else.

At the same time, they are willing to make many sacrifices to become the best.

 

• standout ˈstændaʊt (무리 중에서) 아주 뛰어난[눈에 띄는] 사람[것]  stand out as something (~로서) 두드러지다 (→outstanding)

• newcomer |nuːkʌmə 신입자, 신참자  have great success as ~로서 엄청난 성공을 하다 make sacrifice  … 희생하다