{
  "id": 15861140,
  "title": "Players predict wind will be key factor in LPGA event at Korean seaside course",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/players-predict-wind-will-be-key-factor-in-lpga-event-at-korean",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-21T08:12:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/sports/20261021/players-predict-wind-will-be-key-factor-in-lpga-event-at-korean-seaside-course"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "As the LPGA Tour prepares to visit a seaside course once again, top Korean players are predicting wind will be a significant factor in the upcoming BMW Ladies Championship. Scheduled to begin on Thursday, the four-day event will take place at Pine Beach Golf Links in Haenam, located in the Jeonnam-Gwangju region, about 330 kilometers south of Seoul.\n\nThe par-72 course is particularly challenging due to its layout, featuring a few greens and tee boxes positioned along the beach and atop seaside cliffs. While the scenic setting might be appealing for spectators, navigating shots through the wind can be a major obstacle for golfers. Defending champion Kim Sei-young acknowledged the windy conditions during a pre-tournament press conference at the course, stating that practicing in such weather helped her during last year's event. She mentioned that the wind was blowing at approximately 20 miles per hour when she played, and she expects it to pick up over the weekend, making it crucial to master playing in these conditions.",
  "summary": "As the LPGA Tour makes its second straight Korean stop at a seaside course this week, the event's top Korean names on Wednesday predicted windy conditions will be a key factor. The BMW Ladies Championship will start Thursday for a four-day run at Pine Beach Golf Links in Haenam, some 330 kilometers south of Seoul, in the Jeonnam-Gwangju region. The par-72 course is known for having a few greens…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yonhap News",
        "title": "Players predict wind will be key factor in LPGA event at S. Korean seaside course",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/players-predict-wind-will-be-key-factor-in-lpga-event-at-s-korean",
        "published": "2026-10-21T07:50:37.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Players predict wind will be key factor in LPGA event at Korean seaside course",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/players-predict-wind-will-be-key-factor-in-lpga-event-at-korean-15864627",
        "published": "2026-10-21T08:47:03.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}