China’s Ding Wenyi says ‘PGA Tour is my dream’ ahead of second DP World Tour start of year at Korea Championship
- Ding Wenyi joins compatriots Li Haotong and Wu Ashun as European circuit returns to South Korea for first time in 10 years
- Ding played in the Singapore Classic in February, eventually finishing 23rd in a tournament he led after the second round
China’s Ding Wenyi is making the most of his free time before he heads off to college, and will play the DP World Tour event in Korea this week.
Having competed on the Asian Tour several times over the past few months, including at the World City Championship in Hong Kong, the 18-year-old amateur will test himself against some of the best the European circuit has to offer at the Jack Nicklaus Golf Club in Incheon.
Ding, who last July became the first Chinese player to win the US Junior Amateur, will join compatriots Li Haotong and Wu Ashun for the Korea Championship.
The soon-to-be Arizona State freshman will be making his second DPWT start of the year, after finishing 23rd at the Singapore Classic in February.
While Ding briefly led the tournament, he said his goal whenever competing against professionals was to simply learn and better himself as an aspiring young player.
“After playing in these professional tournaments, I have a clearer picture for my goals. Finishing well in professional events is not the ultimate goal, but to keep improving myself and finding my shortcomings,” Ding said.
