Ilhee Lee

Ilhee Lee returns to the AIG Women’s Open for the first time since 2016 as she continues her comeback tale.

Ilhee tied for fourth at both the 2012 US Women’s Open and 2015 Evian Championship but has been plagued by chronic shoulder injuries and played just one major between 2017 and this year.

She won her sole LPGA Tour event at the 2013 Pure Silk-Bahamas LPGA Classic and finished second at this year’s ShopRite LPGA Classic presented by Acer.

“I’ve been playing four to five events every year,” she said. “It’s a perfect amount for me, but I wish I could play a little more.

“It’s more fun now than stressful. Before, I was very stressed playing for nine years until I hurt my shoulder. I realised it’s not everything. I play golf because it’s fun.”