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(HOUSTON) South Korea's A Lim Kim won the U.S. Women’s Open on Monday in her first appearance in the championship.
Kim claimed the win against top contender and American player Amy Olson.
The 25-year-old also became the first player to win a major while wearing a mask.
According to Golfweek, Kim is the 10th U.S. Women’s Open winner from South Korea in the past 16 years.
"Can’t really describe in words. Never expected that I was going to appear in the U.S. Women’s Open. With this win, still can’t feel what it’s like right now. Probably feel it when today’s tournament and the ceremony wraps up," said Kim through a translator, per Golfweek.
Kim will receive $1 million as the first-place prize.