On April 14th, 2019, Australian Grace Kim claimed victory at the LOTTE Championship in a thrilling playoff. This was Kim’s first professional win and she is the first Australian to win the event.
The LOTTE Championship is an annual golf tournament held at the Ko Olina Golf Club in Hawaii. It is part of the LPGA Tour and is one of the most prestigious events in women’s golf. This year’s tournament featured a field of 144 players from around the world, including some of the top ranked players in the world.
Kim entered the final round of the tournament tied for the lead with American Annie Park. Both players finished the round with a score of -7 under par, forcing a sudden-death playoff. In the playoff, Kim was able to make a birdie on the first hole while Park made a bogey, giving Kim the victory.
Kim’s victory was especially impressive considering she had never won a professional tournament before. She had previously won amateur tournaments in her native Australia, but this was her first win at the professional level. After her win, Kim said she was “overwhelmed” and “ecstatic” to have won her first professional tournament.
Kim’s win is a major milestone for Australian golfers. She is the first Australian to win the LOTTE Championship and her victory has inspired other young golfers from Australia to pursue their dreams.
Kim’s win is also an important milestone for women’s golf. Her victory shows that women can compete at the highest levels of professional golf and that they can achieve great success.
Grace Kim’s victory at the LOTTE Championship is an inspiring story for all aspiring golfers. Her win shows that hard work and dedication can pay off and that anyone can achieve their dreams if they put in the effort.
