Ko Jin-young To Win First Major In Four Years Kim Joo-Hyung To Miss First Tournament
The world number one in women’s golf, Jin Young Ko, is set to compete in the fourth major of the LPGA Tour season, the Amundi Evian Championship. All eyes will be on the 2019 winner of the tournament to see if she can bring back the trophy after four years. In 2019, Ko pulled off a thrilling upset in bad weather to win her first Evian Championship and second major. It would be the last time she kissed a major trophy. In May, Ko reclaimed the World No. 1 ranking after winning the Cognizant Founders Cup. However, she hasn’t been able to accumulate wins in major tournaments, missing casinositezone the cut at the US Women’s Open earlier this month. “I’m not impatient because I haven’t won a major. My biggest goal is to spend happy time with my family and friends.” While Ko has said she won’t put any pressure on herself to win a major, the Evian Championship is a tournament she has fond memories of. Returning to the top of the tournament after a four-year absence, adding a major title, and defending his world No. 1 ranking. Ko will be hunting for all three.