One Swing Philosophy — What Golf Taught Me About Life

Thank Goodness I'm Not a Professional Golfer! Golf can drive you crazy. I really mean it. Today, I followed the final round of the Aramco Korea Championship. I was especially interested in two Korean players I like, Sung Hyun Park and Hyo Joo Kim. Unfortunately, they were hardly shown on TV. So, in the afternoon, I went to bed and enjoyed a good nap. (Smile) But when I saw the final results, I had several things to think about. Miyu Yamashita won the tournament with an amazing score of 22 under par. Hyo Joo Kim played a wonderful final round, shooting six under par. She finished at 13 under par and tied for seventh place. Sung Hyun Park finished at 10 under par. Although she did not win, she gave her fans some exciting moments to remember. She made an eagle on the 17th hole, a par-five, in both the second and third rounds! An eagle on the same hole two days in a row! Golf fans know how exciting that must have been. A birdie is wonderful, but an eagle brings a completely different k...

The 2026 Aramco Korea Championship begins today, October 8, at New Korea Country Club in Korea. This year feels a little different. The tournament has changed to a 72-hole individual stroke-play format , so there is no team competition this time. The 108-player field will compete over four days, with a $2 million prize fund. But for me, there are two Korean players I will be watching especially closely. Hyo Joo Kim and Sung Hyun Park. Sung Hyun Park — 7:44 a.m. Sung Hyun Park starts her first round at 7:44 a.m. from the 10th hole . She will play alongside Miyu Yamashita of Japan and Casandra Alexander , who is currently one of the leading players in the LET season. That is already an interesting group. Park is a former world No. 1 and a major champion. She is also one of those players who can make me stop what I am doing and watch golf. There is something about her presence on the course. Her powerful swing, confidence, and unmistakable style make her fun to watch even befo...