Lee Kyung-hoon (32) made headlines by playing a round with major league legend Alex Rodriguez at the Pro-Am held ahead of the opening of the PGA Tour Waste Management Phoenix Open (total prize money of 20 million dollars).
Lee Kyung-hoon enjoyed a round with Rodriguez in a warm atmosphere at the Pro-Am held at TPC Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Arizona on the 9th (Korean time). In addition to Rodriguez, many sports stars participated in this Pro-Am, including Mike Phelps (swimming), Emmit Smith, Larry Fitzgerald (NFL), and Albert Pujols (MLB). 슬롯사이트
After finishing the pro-am, Lee Kyung-hoon said, “Rodriguez is a huge star. very kind I think I know why people like him,” he said. “A lot of fans were with him every hole. I am also a fan of him Rodriguez was the owner of superpowers like an outstanding athlete. He said it was very interesting to watch.”
Lee Kyung-hoon has a deep relationship with this tournament. He was joint runner-up in this event last year in 2021, and last year he also tied for the lead on the first day. Eight out of 10 world ranking players, including Rory McIlroy (Northern Ireland), Scottie Scheffler (USA), and John Rahm (Spain), participate, and there are many strong players comparable to major tournaments.
Regarding this, Lee Kyung-hoon said, “The more prominent players participate, the more I feel like playing.” “I like the Phoenix Open, where many galleries gather. In particular, holes 16 to 18 are phenomenal. I am looking forward to it more because I performed well in this competition two years ago.” Lee Gyeong-hoon will play the first and second rounds against Mackenzie Hughes (Canada) and Chez Libby (USA).