Why Korean golfers are dominating LPGA Tour

This year's U.S. Women's Open included 34 Koreans (and that doesn't count Korean-Americans, like Christina Kim or Michelle Wie. To put that in perspective, the next-highest international group represented in this tournament is Sweden—with eight players. With a population of only 45 million, Koreans were somewhat overrepresented at this tournament, and on the LPGA Tour in general.

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Pak

Se Ri Pak is responsible for the boom in Korean women golfers on the LPGA Tour. Sunday at the U.S. Women's Open, she finished ahead of them all.

Credits: Courtesy: USGA