The LPGA Hall of Famer and inspiration to a generation of South Korean golfers will wrap up her competitive career in 2016
PHOENIX -- Se Ri Pak, the godmother of Korean golf whose twin major victories in 1998 at age 20 inspired a generation of girls to greatness in her homeland, announced her retirement Thursday at the JTBC Founders Cup.
Pak,
who will be 39 in September, says she will play a few more events this
year before hanging up her competitive clubs for good. She posted a
three-under 69 in the first round at the Wildfire Golf Club.
“Basically, 2016 will be
my last full-time season,” she said after her round Thursday. “I know I
love to play golf but it is also my dream to help others.” She said she
is “going back to my country” to help young girls pursue their dreams.
Pak walks away from the game as the all-time LPGA winner among Koreans with 25 titles, ranking her 23rd in tour history.
(GolfDigest.com)
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