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- Title
CULTURE, GENDER ROLES, AND SPORT: The Case of Korean Players on the LPGA Tour.
- Authors
Eui Hang Shin; Nam, Edward Adam
- Abstract
The Success of multiple Korean Women on the LPGA tour a decade ago was unheard of today it is the norm. In the past 5 years, Koreans have joined the tour as rookies of the year, won major championships, and topped money lists. The timing of the success of Korean female golfers has been dependent on golfs emerging popularity and prestige in Korea and a divergence in traditional gender roles after the Korean War. At the core of their success are several traits that are consequences of their cultural upbringing: a work ethic that is the envy of the tour, a devotion to the game that is unparalleled, and indomitable mental toughness. These traits and certain aspects of the Korean psyche, culture, and family help explain why female Korean golfers on the LPGA are thriving Recent showings by Korean American golfers foretell an even stronger generation of golfers.
- Subjects
WOMEN golfers; KOREAN American women; LADIES Professional Golf Association; WINNING &; losing (Contests &; competitions); SUCCESS; GOLF; KOREAN War, 1950-1953
- Publication
Journal of Sport & Social Issues, 2004, Vol 28, Issue 3, p223
- ISSN
0193-7235
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1177/0193723504266993