If South Korea could field a team for the Solheim Cup...
The South Korean golfers won't be at the Solheim Cup (it's only between the US and European tours). But, if they could participate, here's the impressive team they could field:
South Korean team
1. Birdie Kim (U.S. Open winner)
2. Jeong Jang (British winner)
3. Soo-Yun Kang (winner in Portland)
4. Mi Hyun Kim (5 career LPGA victories)
5. Gloria Park (9 Top 10s this year)
6. Jimin Kang (winner Corning Classic)
7. Hee Won Han (3 career LPGA victories)
8. Meena Lee (1 career LPGA victory)
9. Shi Hyun Ahn (2004 Rookie of Year, 8 top 10s)
10. Young Jo
11. Aree Song
12. Se Ri Pak, Grace Park, Joo Mi Kim, Sae-Hee Son, Il Mi Chung, Sung Ah Yim, Young Kim, or Young-A Yang
6 Comments:
Great post. I was thinking the same thing. Why are so many Koreans coming on to the scene now? Not that there's anything wrong with that.
Mattb again. If you have any good answers to this new development I'd like to hear it and also post a comment on my blog at:
www.golftimes.blogspot.com
Thanks,
Matt
I might add Grace Park as a captain's pick. She has not had a great year due to injuries, but she's a great player in these situations. She's been a standout in all the Pinx Cup matches, which is the Solheim Cup between Korea and Japan. She's a savy player that I would put on the team. But, that's just me.
Right you are, John! I'll correct it. I mistakenly left her off, thinking she would qualify for the U.S. team. But you're right in your suggestion: you have to be a US born player to make the team.
What about Michelle Wie? I know she was born in the US, but her parents are recent immigrants from South Korea, and as long as the Americans don't want her, why shouldn't she be allowed to play for the Korean team.
I believe Michelle Wie, born in the U.S., and her immigrant parents are U.S. Citizens. I think citizenship determines who you can play for. Although I will point out that Christina Kim, U.S. citizen, played for Korea in the last Pinx Cup played between Korea and Japan. For many reasons, the Korean media was not thrilled about that.
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