The 32-year-old South Korean isn’t playing at Q Series. She’s caddieing in Alabama at Magnolia Grove Golf Course after good friend Jennifer Song reached out to her for some support, and a little good luck.
The story behind the smiley face on her visor says a lot about the 34-year-old LPGA veteran and the journey she has been on during her 16 years competing on tour.
Maguire returned to Ireland for a two-week break in early May to recharge and fine-tune her game with her coach back at home. Maguire has finished in the top 10 in all three starts since returning to the tour, including this win at the Meijer Classic.
Though Kang has to ultimately convert the shots on-course alone, as every golfer does, she gains great strength from this golf community she’s built around her.