SEOUL (Reuters) - Unswerving dedication to endless hours of practice has long been touted as the key to South Korean success on the LPGA Tour, but for the current crop dominating the U.S. women's circuit the days of bashing balls until their hands bleed are long gone.
A string of early retirements, prompted by nagging injuries and mental burnout, has forced many Korean players and coaches to rethink their relentless, robotic training routines and implement a more holistic approach, says Jay Hahn.
Hahn has worked with some of the top women in the game, including six times major champion Park In-bee and former European Tour rookie of the year Kim In-kyung, and is now focusing on developing emerging talent back in South Korea.