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get a standing ovation after the performance. I was
good too, but I don't know if I did that well.
Also, I had golf.
I started playing golf at school. Because our physical
education teacher bought us a hamburger if we suc-
ceed in putting or putting the approach into the circle.
I was attracted to golf because I liked hamburgers, and
in the process I realized I was pretty good at golf.
There are too many similarities between golf and mu-
sic. Both must train intensely in repetitive motions.
Both require technical mastery, continuous move-
ment, and steps to suit each. There should also be con-
fidence and conviction as well as artistry and imagina-
tion.
I loved both music and golf. But at one point, I had to
choose between the two.
Mother gave me some clues. Mother noticed that I was
interested in competition. The golf teacher and music
teacher both knew that they wanted more time and at-
tention, so they led me in the direction I wanted.
The reason I chose golf is not because I prefer more
than music, but because there is no subjective element
in becoming great. Golf is a game that wins if you go
to a competition and score the lowest score. Birdie is a
Birdie. But in music, even if it's a song I like, the per-
son next to me may hate it. Proficiency and skill can
be objectively measured in music, but success requires things are important, winning doesn't move my heart.
great luck, right time and the sensitive ears of the audi- Now only love for others moves my heart.
ence. Trophy stains over time. Money only provides material
Golf is the opposite. There is no part about 'assess- stability. In golf, a champion remains as a winner for
ment' on the scoreboard. There is no critic who can only one week, and becomes the defending champion
determine your future. for only one year. But the positive influence of golf that
I have been a professional player for more than 10 has allowed me to get involved in other people's lives,
years, winning five national titles, including the U.S. such as my sponsor Myer Food Bank, Australian forest
Women's Open and the Korea Women's Open just fire relief, COVID-19 charity, and volunteer work I'm
last week, co-chosen as LPGA Player of the Year, and trying to do, remains constant. It gives me strength,
ranked No. 1 in the world rankings. But in the process, inspires me, and keeps me moving.
I learned that winning a golf tournament is not the I'm very grateful that my mother has created me vari-
driving force behind me. ous opportunities and allowed me to choose. I'm not
But I hope there is no misunderstanding. I concentrate sure I'd have confidence in the path I chose if I hadn't
on winning every competition. The goal for me at tee- allowed the adventure. But above all, I appreciate the
off every week is to reach the top. I want to win all five ways of service my mother has made. My parents gave
LPGA Tour majors to achieve my career Grand Slam, everything to my sister and me. But my parents gave
and I hope I can one day be part of the Hall of Fame. It love, supported, and offered unselfishly to not only all
is a goal and dream that I make every day to improve my life but also to others in a big and small way.
my skills in the practice field. But even though these My parents' way is my way. That makes me who I am

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