Park Sung-hyun not satisfied with LPGA major victory: Yonhap

By Lim Chang-won Posted : August 8, 2017, 17:15 Updated : August 8, 2017, 17:15

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Now that she has enjoyed the sweet taste of an LPGA major victory, South Korean rookie sensation Park Sung-hyun wants more of the same.

Park returned home for the first time on Tuesday since winning the US Women's Open on July 16 at Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, New Jersey. At 11-under 277, Park edged out South Korean amateur Choi Hye-jin by two strokes for her first LPGA title and also her first major championship.

Park, who'd starred on the Korea LPGA (KLPGA) Tour before moving to the U.S. circuit full-time, said her goal for this season was to pick up at least one win and earn Rookie of the Year honors. With her maiden victory taken care of, Park, world No. 4, said she'd like to keep winning.'

"I want to win again and enjoy the same feelings," Park told reporters after landing at Incheon International Airport. "I think it's premature to talk about winning the Rookie of the Year because the season is still not finished. I'll just keep trying to do the best I can."

Park played in two more events after her breakthrough victory and said the biggest difference has been her mindset -- namely, how much more relaxed and composed she feels on the course than before.

"I can now see just how much pressure I used to put on myself before my first win," said Park, who tied for sixth at Marathon Classic and then tied for 16th at the Ricoh Women's British Open. "I am not in a rush on the course as much as before, and I am playing with a lot more peace of mind."

(Yonhap)
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