U.S. Women's Open – an eye opener for American golfers
The 2012 U.S. Women’s Open was won, not by an American, but by a South Korean.
This ironic state of affairs has continued for some time and has got analysts and fans worried. Why is it that Asian players, particularly South Koreans, dominate the women golf?
The recent win of Na Yeon Choi at the U.S. Open has heated up this discussion. Herbert Kohler Junior, the owner of the Blackwolf Run Golf Club added fuel to the fire by his comments on Asian work ethics and American lack of thereof.
In an interview with Associated Press, Herbert Kohler said, “These Asians have done so well because they know the meaning of work”.
The Kohler Company maintains facilities in China and Herbert Kohler is well aware of the Asian ethics related to work.
It is a pity that American players now have a string of losses to their name. Six major tournaments in a row is no small loss and American golf community has started to realise the problem.
Hard work and dedication are the keys and everyone, both Americans and South Koreans know this. When Tiger Woods became the international sensation, his secret was simple: lots of time on practice rounds and playing training games regularly.
South Koreans have gained the reputation of working hard on the golf course. Many acknowledge that they are first on the green and last to leave. This level of commitment is sadly lacking in American players.
The difference is very visible on the golf rankings. Ten different South Korean players have now made it into the top-ten. This is a rare achievement for any ethnic group so far.
Many people have started to ask the right question. What makes the South Korean players superior to their American counterparts?
American player Brittany Lincicome admits the problem. She said, “Obviously they practice unbelievably hard. They're not fishing on their weeks off like I am”.
If the overall statistics are analysed, the situation is not very bleak. The Koreans have won 12 titles while Americans have won 10. This gap can be covered through hard work and proper training.
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