Pak Se-ri is a symbol of Korean women's golf. Her "barefoot shot" at the 1998 U.S. Women's Open became the birthplace of the "Seri Kids." One of the "Seri Kids," who was born in 1977, was Shin Ji-ae, who was born in 1988 when she was an elementary school student.
Last year, I interviewed Yoon Na-na and asked her who her role model was. Without hesitation, Yoon Na-na said, "Professional Shin Ji-ae."
While Pak Se-ri is a symbol of Korean women's golf, Shin is a "mental prop" for Korean female golfers. For players who have had a hard time, Shin serves as a beacon of light.
After receiving a suspension for violating rules, Shin was able to make a successful comeback thanks largely to her help. Prior to her return, she trained with her in Australia and gave her a lot of advice. It is no coincidence that the only competition in Korea last year in which Shin participated was the Doosan E&C Weave Championship, her return match. She gave advice and took care of herself.
Currently, Ko Jin-young's mentor is also Shin Ji-ae. Ko Jin-young has expressed her gratitude for Shin Ji-ae in several interviews. In October last year, Ko Jin-young went to Japan, where Shin Ji-ae is staying, and had many conversations. Ko Jin-young is said to keep in touch with Shin whenever she has concerns about golf.
Madasom, the hero of last year's KLPGA tour's last three wins, also made no secret that she chose Shin as her role model. She started late compared to other players, and she wants to become a player who can compete for the title even when she is old. 먹튀검증
It was in 2006 that Shin started her professional career. This year marks exactly the 20th year of her professional career. Shin has attracted 65 wins from all over the world, but she is still hungry. She has a clear goal this year. She has two wins in the JLPGA tour. This is the number of wins she needs to win in order to become a permanent seed. Although she had 30 wins in Japan, she will not be able to meet the requirements as she won two as a non-member. Another goal is to win the Japanese Women's Open in October. This is the last puzzle that will be left to achieve her first career Grand Slam.
Shin is currently ranked second in the JLPGA Tour's lifetime prize money, only 600,000 yen difference from Yuri (1.372.62 billion yen) even after the first place. When the season begins anew this year, the top prize money spot will immediately be up to Shin.
Shin Ji-ae, who now serves as a spiritual support, once had similar concerns with her current juniors. She also wanted to retire early. As she resolved her concerns one by one, however, she seems to have a broader perspective on golf, a sport that she considers golf, by connecting with her life.
It is clear why many golfers follow Shin. It gives them faith. It is because they are wise. And they are full of love. Shin Ji-ae (申智愛) is the "trust, 智 and 愛" of golf.