There was a secret that Ko Jin-young (26), who was ranked first in the women’s golf world rankings, was tied for third place on the third day of the tournament.
Ko Jin-young tied 7 birdies and 1 bogie in the 3rd round of Gainbridge LPGA (total prize money of $2 million) held at Lake Nona Golf & Country Club (par 72, 6,701 yards) in Orlando, Florida, USA on the 28th (Korean time). He hit 6 under par 66.
Ko Jin-young, who recorded 206 strokes at 10 under par in the middle, is tied for third place, following lead Nelli Corda (13 under par 203 strokes in the US) by three strokes.
Ko Jin-young, who was tied for 16th after losing to even par the previous day, came because he changed overnight.
In an interview after the game, Jinyoung Ko said, “I had a good motivation yesterday.” “Caddy asked me to bet this evening, but I won. The caddy has to bring food to my room.”
Taking lessons from short game coach Garrus Laplvsky also worked.
After the second round, Ko Jin-young met with coach Raplvski and revealed that he had corrected a bit of the putting posture that he did not like.
“He has been with me since 3 years ago and knows me really well. “I need him,” he said. “If he hadn’t gone through self-isolation, he would have a better chance of winning.”
Ko Jin-young recorded 2 birdies and 1 bogie in 9 holes in the first half of the day, but gained 5 birdies in 9 holes in the second half.
He especially liked the birdies on the 11th and 12th holes and the 14th and 16th consecutive birdies. “Because I thought 9 holes in the first half were more difficult, I needed patience in the first half.”
Jin-young Ko, who won the CME Group Championship, the final match last season, and started the first tournament this year, said, “The CME Group Championship is like two weeks ago. It feels very good and swings and putts are good.”
He added that in order to win, he would have to hit at least 5 under par in the final round.