"Ready to make your name known to the world..."I'm not satisfied with passing the cut this year"
"Ready to make your name known to the world..."I'm not satisfied with passing the cut this year"
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Chris Kim (Korean name Kim Dong-han), who succeeded in making the cut at the age of 16 years, 7 months, and 10 days at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson in the PGA Tour last year, is ready to surprise golf fans all over the world once again. He is aiming for the top 10 as he is about to participate in his second career PGA tour.
"It is an honor to participate in the CJ Cup byron Nelson as a sponsor, following last year," Korean Chris Kim told Maeil Business. "We made every effort to prove that it was not a coincidence that we passed the cut. This year, we will place our name higher than last year."
Chris Kim, who will participate in the PGA Tour The CJ Cup Byron Nelson at TPC Craig Ranch in McKinney, Texas, for four days from May 2 (Korea Standard Time), was born and raised in England as a business of his parents.
Having dreamed of becoming a professional golfer from the age of 8, she was called a "special rising star" in 2022 when she was selected as a member of the England national team. Having continued to show strong performance, she proved that she is capable of playing professional golf last year.
But Chris Kim was not satisfied. As he set his ultimate goal as No. 1 in the world rankings with the PGA Tour as his main stage, he underwent a 12-hour training session last winter. He has been upgraded to the next level in every aspect under the guidance of his swing coach Lee Si-woo.
"I thought I had to improve in order to survive on the PGA Tour, where the world's best players are gathered," said Chris Kim. "It was true that I had a hard time digesting intensive training sessions that last for more than 12 hours every day for more than a month, but the effect was certain. I think I will be able to perform even better this year as I have improved my ability to keep batting around the green with sophisticated long balls." 안전놀이터
Chris Kim, who learned how to attack TPC Craig Ranch at last year's event, plans to stage a showdown at three par-5 holes. "If we fail to reduce the number of pars at par-5 holes, we will not be able to perform well at the CJ Cup byron Nelson. I set the goal of at least two birdies per round," Kim said. "Unlike amateur competitions, I have to minimize errors at professional competitions. As much as I can lose as many pars as I can at a single mistake, I try to do my best not to lose concentration."
Scottie Scheffler of the U.S., the world's No. 1 player in men's golf, is cited as the player he wants to meet the most. "I'm excited to see how well Scheffler, one of the world's best players, will perform. If I play well, I think Scheffler will naturally get to know my name, but I'll do my best," he stressed.
He is also looking forward to meeting with CJ seniors including Im Sung-jae, Ahn Byung-hoon, and Kim Si-woo. "I met CJ seniors who I've only seen on TV for the first time last year, and they gave me various advice that could help me become a professional player. I'm going to ask them questions this year as well," said Chris Kim.
She also expressed her ambition to someday become No. 1 at the Masters Tournament like Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland. "I was deeply touched to see McIlroy achieve the career Grand Slam by winning the Masters title. I was so touched by the winning interview, which I thanked my parents for. I will never stop trying until I become a major champion," she said.
Chris Kim, who is sponsored by CJ Group, TaylorMade, and Under Armour, recently had another special companion. It is Wentworth Club, one of the best golf courses in England. Chris Kim said, "I am really grateful to many companies for their potential and support."