Australian Golfer Grace Kim Aims for Australian Open Title

Grace Kim, a rising star in Australian golf, is determined to make her mark at the Australian Open. As a rookie on the LPGA Tour, Kim received a congratulatory text message from renowned Australian tennis player Ash Barty after her win in Hawaii. Inspired by her early success, Kim has her sights set on winning the prestigious Australian Open, which would be the highlight of her year.

Kim, who currently ranks 76th in the world, faces tough competition from top players like Minjee Lee, Jiyai Shin, defending champion Ashleigh Buhai, and her compatriot Hannah Green. But her impressive performance in last year’s tournament, where she contended for the title until the very end, proves that she can hold her own against these experienced players.

For the opening round of the Australian Open, Kim will be paired with Hannah Green and Ashleigh Buhai. The tournament will be held at The Australian Golf Club and The Lakes, with large crowds expected to flock to the latter course. Last year’s event drew significant attention and support due to the unique opportunity for fans to watch multiple matches under one roof throughout the week.

Ashleigh Buhai expressed her desire to see the Australian Open receive even greater international participation through co-sanctioning with the Ladies European Tour or the LPGA. While this may not be possible at the moment, Buhai remains grateful for the incredible atmosphere and support from local fans during last year’s tournament.