Kim keen to steal Lee’s Open thunder – Golf Australia Magazine – The Women’s Game

With two wins, a second and two top-eight finishes from her past six events, Lee is a hot favourite to finally break through and snare a maiden national championship after more than a decade of trying.

But after enjoying her own stellar season in America, where she nabbed her maiden LPGA Tour title in Hawaii and finished runner-up to South Korea’s Hae Ran Ryu in rookie-of-the-year honours, Kim is promising to upstage Lee at the co-hosting Lakes and The Australian golf clubs.

“I will. I’ll just do it,” the 22-year-old said when asked how she planned on stopping the West Australian juggernaut.

“Everyone’s talented in different ways, so it should be a very good showcase of everyone’s skill this week.”

Kim, who boasts seven more top-20 finishes since winning the LOTTE Championship in April, said her second placing in the rookie-of-the-year race was a…