There is not many professional golfers on the planet who have a balance between professional and private life better than the world No. 1 Jiyai Shin.
And there may be no one who likes to play in Australia more than a small 36-year-old from South Korea.
Shin won the amazing 65 professional tournaments during six different trips around the world, including five in Australia.
The last of these victories was the second Australian open crown in Kingston Heath in December.
She has returned to Australia for the last few weeks to her regular (winter camp), practicing and practicing in Monah Links.
And few would go against Shin that the winning start until 2025 on Vic Open on the 13th beach this weekend, a tournament that she won in 2023, after which last year was arrow by Malaysia Ashley Lau.
“It was so close, but now I feel refreshed and I can’t wait for another win,” said Shin.
“I had a solid week [at the Australian Open] And great win.
“It was a great ending of the season and I had a lot to celebrate at the end of the year.”
Did Shin salute again on Sunday, drew a level with incomparable Jacek Nicklaus, who won six of his 117 professional titles in Australia.
Nicklaus raised the Australian open trophy half times, recently in 1978.
Shin for the first time gained the name of her youth on LPGA Tour, winning 11 times in 2008-13.
In 2010, she became the first Asian golfer of women who increased to the first place in global rankings.
But with her family he is the main priority for Shin, in 2014 she made a difficult decision to resign from LPGA Tour membership and return home to South Korea, allowing her to trade in a nearby Japanese LPGA trip.
It also opened the possibility that a growing Korean became a more regular guest in Australia.
“I liked the trip in the USA, but there is so much travel and a very tight schedule and I just like my balance,” said Shin.
“They have very good amenities and good tournaments for all golfers.
“All golfers dream about it, but I feel [it can be] Too much golf.
“I think more about my life balance.”
The current world No. 26 is clearly the best -rated player in women or men’s fields at 2025 VIC ​​open, which are questioned on beach and creek courses in the 13th of the beach system.
The opening rounds will take place on Thursday.
Sharof’s professional victories in Australia yesterday
* 2013 Australian Open
* 2016 Australian Ladies Masters
* 2018 Canberra Classic
* 2023 Vic Open
* 2024 Australian Open
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