"'US Adaptive Open' Re-challenge' Lee Seung-min "Will rise to No. 1 after becoming a champion"
Jul 08, 2024
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Lee Seung-min will participate in the 3rd U.S. Adaptive Open at Sand Creek Station GC in Newton, Kansas from the 8th to the 10th. Lee Seung-min will play with Wayne Madsen of the U.S., Ryan Matthews of the U.S., and Kasandra Sengle of the U.S. The tee-off will take place at 11:30 p.m. on the 8th (Korea time). 'Invitation Champion' Lee Seung-min finished second last year.
Lee Seung-min, who became a challenger, is determined to catch two rabbits at the same time. He aims to regain the championship title and rank No. 1 in the world's disabled golf world ranking (WR4GD) at the same time. Lee is currently ranked second (25.9300). He is only 3.1763 points shorter than Kip Poppert (29.1063), who ranks first. Kip Poppert is the winner of last year's U.S. Adaptive Open.
Lee Seung-min also put in a lot of effort to fight for revenge. He made the cut at the KPGA Founders Cup, his first competition in 2024. In Japan, he ranked first in the Glico Para Golf Championship and Grand Prix Para Open Golf Tournament held by the European Association for the Disabled (EDGA).
Lee Seung-min said, `I couldn't play with confidence because I thought I should keep the championship position at the 2023 U.S. Adaptive Open. There were many mistakes, too. I had a lot of regrets and prepared a lot during the training camp last winter. I increased my distance and spent a lot of time on short games. I also did a lot of physical training. I've regained my confidence, and I'll do it like I practiced. I will come back to the cup that was lost (to Poppert)."
Organized by the American Golf Association (USGA), 96 male and female golfers from 11 countries, including the United States, participate in the competition. Starting this year, six U.S. states have played preliminary matches, and 96 players have been selected.
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