The top two Korean LPGA stars will play a skins match later this month. Top ranked Ko Jin-young and third ranked Park Sung-hyun will play at the Hyundai Card Super Match scheduled on the 24th of May.
It will take place at the Sky 72 Golf and Resort, which is near the International Airport in Incheon. It is the first Super Match held in 9 years. Hyundai Card, sponsor of the event, first held it in 2005, with an exhibition match between tennis superstars Venus Williams and Maria Sharapova in Seoul.
Hyundai Card sponsored several sports events, including figure skating, dance sports, and snowboarding. For the upcoming Super Match, the total purse is $100 million won or around $81,500.
Korean LPGA Stars in a Skins Match
Based on online sports betting sources, Park and Ko have a total of four LPGA major titles in the last three seasons. In a skins match, the player with the lowest score on a hole will win money. When they are even on a hole, the money carries over to the next one.
According to sports betting odds reports, the two players hope that everyone will overcome the coronavirus outbreak soon and normalcy returns to daily lives. Also, they promised to play the best golf during the event. They will donate their winnings to their chosen charities.
Ko had an outstanding season last year. She won four titles with two majors. Also, she won the Player of the Year, Annika Major Award, Vare Trophy, and the money title. Based on sports wagering records, Ko was the Rookie of the Year in 2018.
On the other hand, Park was the former number one player. Also, she was the Player of the Year and Rookie of the Year in 2017. She became the first player since 1978 to achieve the feat. She has seven LPGA titles, with a major win in 2017 and 2018.
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