To think, Sei Young Kim came into the JTBC Founders Cup searching for confidence. The LPGA sophomore left Phoenix with a five-stroke victory and a share of the tour’s 72-hole scoring record, set by Annika Sorenstam at the 2001 Ping Standard Register at nearby Moon Valley Country Club.
Kim couldn’t get over the fact that she shot 10-under 62 to close the tournament.
“After I check the score card, I asked Paul (Fusco), my caddy, I said, ‘Did I shoot 10-under?” said Kim. “Oh, my God. It's amazing, yeah.”
Kim faced an 18-foot birdie putt on the 72nd hole to best Sorenstam’s record of 27 under but settled for par.