Korea’s Eun Jung Ji has only played 6 events this season on the LET Access Series, sitting in 60th spot on the Road to La Largue rankings and aiming for a top 50 placing and advancing to the final stage of the 2019 LET Tour School. We get to know Eun Jung with a few quick questions…
What is your most unusual talent?
Drawing and sketching
How did you get into golf?
My parents played golf as a hobby so I usually went to the course with them until one day I tried and loved it!
Who is your favourite golfer?
Sung Hyun Park
Which is your favourite club in your bag?
Driver
What’s been your biggest golfing achievement of your career?
Top 3 at some LETAS tournaments and getting to play the Korean LPGA
Which is your favourite golf course?
Lotte Skyhill in Jeju, South Korea
What is the one thing you could not live without?
Music
What is your favourite food?
Korean BBQ!
Who do you most look up to?
My dad
How would you spend your perfect day?
Hang out with friends and watching Netflix in bed
Your favourite city?
Prague
What’s your guilty pleasure?
Cakes
Describe yourself in one word?
Positive
What would be your spirit animal, and why?
Bird – because I would like to fly and feel free
What do you like doing besides playing golf?
Watching movies and drawing
If you could travel anywhere where would you go?
Italy
What’s your favourite karaoke song?
I don’t do karaoke now but it used to be Rather Be -Clean Bandit when I was in high school.
What is your most memorable sporting moment?
Se Ri Pak’s 1998 US Women’s Open win
What’s your best golfing tip for a beginner?
Be patient and enjoy
Do you have any superstitions before a round?
I listen to the same music playlist the tournament week before a round and during the tournament. I don’t eat bananas and don’t use the number 1 ball.
What’s in your golf bag besides golf balls and clubs?
Sun Stick, plasters and sometimes a mini fan if it’s too hot.
What are your goals for 2019?
A LETAS win and play well in the Korean LPGA Q School to get my card for next year.
