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tournament. This remarkable feat led to extensive media
coverage, marking the emergence of a new long-hitting
sensation in US junior golf.
In 2004, she was ranked as the 2nd best female junior
golfer by the Southern California Golf Association. She
received a full scholarship to Pepperdine University, a
prestigious golf institution, where she pursued her education
and golf career.
As a key player on the university golf team, Marina was
named the Player of the Year by the WCC in 2005 and
secured victory in the 2006 California Women's Open. In
2007, she transitioned to a professional career.
Marina spent the next ten years actively participating
in the LPGA/Symetra and Canadian Tours, frequently
achieving top-10 rankings. However, driven by a desire to Ban Kyuri, opened the 1004 Golf Academy in Cheongju,
prepare for a career in a new field beyond golf, she accepted Chungcheongbuk-do, South Korea. The academy boasts
a special role as a Korean representative and golf player at large-scale golf practice facilities equipped with simulation
Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Palm Springs, California, systems and a comprehensive training system, providing a
for six years. Eventually, she couldn't let go of her dream of new genre of golf instruction to many golfers.
golf and returned to Korea to embark on a new journey in On the other hand, partner Ban Kyuri, who gained
golf player development. recognition as a professional golfer in Georgia, USA, shares
Marina Choi, together with her friend and fellow golfer a similar background and career experience. Through formal

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