Ahn Shin-ae Talks Japan and Future Plans After Retirement
Kim Myung Woo, a sportswriter who has been following the "Sexy Queen" of golf since her debut in Japan, takes a close look at the true feelings of the "Sexy Queen" of golf who has made a big decision.
“This match is the last for me.”
It was a sudden announcement.
Korean professional golfer Ahn Shin-ae (33) announced her retirement on September 22, the final day of the domestic women’s tour event, the Miyagi Television Cup Dunlop Women’s Open. The tournament was shortened to 27 holes due to poor course conditions caused by bad weather, and Ann finished with a total of 1 over par, tying for 28th place. After the tournament, a second re-ranking was held to determine the participation rights for the upcoming end-of-season events, and Ahn was unable to make the cut. This meant she lost her tour playing right there. Furthermore, since she does not have any playing rights on the Korean tour either, she has no place to compete.
Words spoken at the retirement announcement
In the media area of the clubhouse, Ahn Shin-ae shared her feelings:
“I don’t have any matches scheduled after this. So, this week’s match is my last. I didn’t want to have a flashy retirement ceremony. I intended to announce my retirement here.”
While the sudden retirement announcement was surprising, it seems she had already made up her mind to step away from the tour if she couldn’t secure a spot. Ahn achieved a total of three wins on the Korean Women’s (KLPGA) Tour, including a major victory at the KLPGA Championship. Her talent was recognized in Korea, and she garnered many fans with her eye-catching style and fashion sense, earning her the nickname “Sexy Queen” in Japan.
