Christina Kim is on her way to Toledo, Ohio, for the first event of the LPGA’s restart, and as she put it, she isn’t taking any chances.
After apparently waking up at 4 a.m., Kim tweeted photos of herself wearing a full-body suit, a face mask and eye goggles for her flight to the Drive On Championship.
Safety first for my flight to Toledo. No chances being taken. pic.twitter.com/Rxk1oe7VtG
— Christina Kim (@TheChristinaKim) July 27, 2020
I mean bidness. I’ll sweat and swear through this damned thing for as long as is necessary. Gloves, too, damnit!!! pic.twitter.com/nCudIJsw5g
— Christina Kim (@TheChristinaKim) July 27, 2020
The three-time LPGA winner also spent multiple hours engaging and arguing with Twitter users. Though there are many tweets, these two offer a succinct summary:
If it’s jarring to you, that’s more a you problem than a me one. I thought of it as being considerate to my fellow passengers, my caddie, my tour and to my family, whom I would have to quarantine with if I tested positive. https://t.co/zaLF1Y45xW
— Christina Kim (@TheChristinaKim) July 27, 2020
Have your opinion. I respect it. Coming after someone you don’t know, though? Especially with an elitist mindset? That’s weak shit.
— Christina Kim (@TheChristinaKim) July 27, 2020
Once she makes it to Ohio, Kim will look to pick up where she left off before COVID-19 sent the LPGA into a five-month hiatus. Prior to stoppage, she opened 2020 with a pair of top-10 finishes in early February at the Vic Open and Australian Open.
Actually, once she makes it to Ohio ...
Second leg about to get underway! So excited to get closer to Toledo!! Schedule includes:
— Christina Kim (@TheChristinaKim) July 27, 2020
Grab/sanitize rental car
Drive to get COVID test
Check into Airbnb (remove gear prior to checking in)
Workout at home
Grab groceries
Meal prep for as many days as possible.