Golf Legend Inbee Park had one of the greatest careers in women's golf. Now, she has traded her golf clubs for a spectator's pass at LIV Golf Korea on Sunday.

LIV Golf reporter Rachel Drummond spoke with her at the Asiad Country Club in Busan, South Korea.

Park, a Hall of Famer and seven-time major champion, was there as a fan, spending time with family and friends and enjoying the event instead of competing.

"I had a great career as a golfer," Park told Drummond in the LIV Golf interview posted on X. "Now, obviously, I am really concentrating on motherhood, and just watching golf from outside the green is something very different for me, but yeah, I'm really enjoying my life at the moment."

For a player as successful as Park, moving from competitor to spectator is a big change. She spent nearly 20 years as one of the best players in women's golf.

Park said watching golf as a fan is very different from playing in tournaments every week. She also said the atmosphere at LIV Golf Korea was unique.

Even though she attended many golf events during her career, she felt this event had a different feeling from anything she had experienced before.

"I've been to many, many tournaments," Park said. "Obviously, this atmosphere is something very, very special. I am really, really enjoying it with my family and friends."

Park turned professional in 2006 and accumulated 21 LPGA Tour victories across her career. She held the World No. 1 ranking and won the LPGA Player of the Year award in 2013.

Although not officially retired, she hasn't competed on the LPGA Tour since 2022. When asked about a potential return, Park expressed the desire to showcase her skills to her daughters and noted the current crop of golfers.

However, she also wondered about her competitive spirit and said her chances of returning are close to none. The shift highlights Park's focus on life away from professional competition.

Why Inbee Park Is One of Golf's Most Respected Names

Park's achievements speak for themselves. She won seven major championships during her career.

In 2013, she won three major tournaments in a row, becoming the first player to achieve this since Babe Didrikson Zaharias did it in 1950.

Park completed the career Grand Slam in 2015 by winning the Ricoh Women's British Open. The following year, she clinched gold in women's golf at the 2016 Rio Olympics. It was the first Olympic gold medal awarded in the women's individual golf event since 1900.

Park entered the LPGA Hall of Fame when she was only 27 years old, which makes her the youngest player ever to do so. She joined golf legends like Annika Sorenstam, Karrie Webb, and Juli Inkster.

These milestones defined Park's legacy as she enjoyed the Busan event from the sidelines. Although she arrived as a spectator, her presence at the event was special because of everything she accomplished in the sport.

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Written by

Sneha Abraham

Edited by

Sijo Paul