Kim Se Young Seeks Second Straight Title: "Haenam's Strong Winds Are a Key Factor"

BMW Ladies Championship tees off on October 22
Kim Se Young: "The wind-swept 15th hole will be decisive"

Kim Se Young, the "Wizard in Red Pants," picked Haenam's strong winds as a key factor in the race for the title.

At the official press conference for the LPGA Tour BMW Ladies Championship on October 21 at Pine Beach Golf Links (par 72, 6,784 yards) in Haenam County, South Jeolla Province, Kim smiled and said, "It feels like I won just the other day, and it's a special feeling to come to Haenam as the defending champion. Since it's where my family is from, it feels even more familiar."

Kim Sei-young answers reporters' questions at an official press conference for the LPGA Tour's BMW Ladies Championship at Pine Beach Golf Links in Haenam, South Jeolla Province, on the 21st. Haenam=Yonhap News.

After winning last year despite Haenam's strong winds, Kim emphasized, "The 15th hole (par 3) will be decisive. The results on holes 15 through 17 will determine the final score."

Asked what could affect her bid to win for a second consecutive year, Kim said, "Pine Beach is a coastal course, and I remember the wind blowing quite strongly when I played here." She added, "The practice I did today in strong winds should be a big help during the tournament. Haenam's strong winds are an important challenge the players will have to overcome." She continued, "The 15th hole is very tricky, with a hazard on the right, a cliff on the left, a long distance, and strong sea winds."

A total of 84 players will compete for a $2.35 million purse (approximately 3.1 billion won) at the BMW Ladies Championship, the only LPGA Tour event held in South Korea. This year's tournament will feature 15 players from the KLPGA Tour following a business agreement between the KLPGA Tour and the LPGA Tour.

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