Champ Kind Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 By Peter Rutherford SEOUL (Reuters) - As a maths prodigy with a near genius IQ level of 138, it is safe to say the nickname 'Dumbo' is not a reference to South Korean golfer Chun In-gee's intelligence. The 20-year-old became the latest South Korean to score top marks on the LPGA Tour by bagging the U.S. Open on Sunday, becoming the first player to win the tournament at the first attempt since compatriot Birdie Kim in 2005. The U.S. Open trophy has become a frequent visitor to Seoul over the last decade, with Korean golfers winning seven of the last 11 titles, and Chun's win on Sunday was the 12th by a South Korea-born golfer in 17 LPGA Tour events this year. View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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