World No. 4 Jin Young Ko to compete at Aramco Team Series presented by PIF in Hong Kong

HONG KONG: The upcoming debut of the Aramco Team Series presented by PIF – Hong Kong brings an exciting addition to its player lineup, with the confirmation of world No. 4 Jin Young Ko’s participation at the Hong Kong Golf Club, Fanling, from Oct. 6 to 8.

Sanctioned by the Ladies European Tour, the Aramco Team Series returns to Asia after its successful debut in Singapore earlier this year. The fourth stop in the series will witness 28 teams of four — three professionals and one amateur — competing over two days.

They will vie for the prestigious Aramco Team Series title and a share of the overall $1 million tournament prize purse.

Additionally, a three-day individual stroke play contest will see the stellar 78-player field competing not only for the individual title but also for valuable Race to Costa del Sol and Rolex Women’s World Golf Ranking points.

Ko is undoubtedly one of the biggest stars in golf, particularly highlighted in the 2019 season when she secured a quartet of victories that included two of the sport’s most coveted major championships — the ANA Inspiration and The Evian Championship.

With eight additional top-10 finishes, including three runner-up finishes, Ko’s exceptional performance that year saw her climb to the top of the world rankings for the first time and clinch the prestigious Rolex Player of the Year accolade, the money title, and the Vare Trophy.

Further adding to her resounding achievements that year, Ko also set a remarkable record of 114 consecutive bogey-free holes, surpassing the previous benchmark set by Tiger Woods in 2000 (110 holes).

In 2023, Ko continues to make her mark in the women’s game. In June, she achieved a significant milestone by setting the record for the most