Playing in a major is a dream of every budding golfer.
And this week's Women & # 39; s Amateur Asia-Pacific in Japan can make that dream come true.
The winner, crowned on Sunday afternoon, will earn invitations to play in two major championships – the Women & # 39; s British Open and The Evian Championship.
And don't forget a place in the groundbreaking Augusta National Women & # 39; s Amateur in 2020.
But first there are 72 holes of golf in between that dream come true.
Two Australian delegates, Grace Kim and Becky Kay, already know what it feels like to be in a big one without actually playing, thanks to the Karrie Webb Scholarship.
The couple played the media today at the Royal Golf Club as two of the six Aussie stars of this week's championship and talked about the possible "life-changing" week for them.
"It is unbelievable to win the Karrie Webb grant and the experience I have gained over the past two years (third-time recipient) has changed lives," beamed Kay.
"Grace and I were lucky enough to go to the KPMG last year and myself, the U.S. Openthe, a year earlier.
"The atmosphere and the experience of just being there and hoping that one day I will be there myself is really cool."
Kim, who enters the week as the highest ranked Australian at World No. 69, says the championship has a lot of merits within its schedule.
"This is one of my tournaments that I wouldn't miss and being able to represent Australia's weather is always an honor," said the 19-year-old.
"Last year was really good, so I'm excited for the week."
With 19 countries and 17 players in the top 100 represented in the field with 80 women, the duo insists that they are ready to get the best of Asia.
"We've played a few events on the Australian circuit, a few other Asia Pacific championships that we're going to play against these girls, and the competition we have is so strong," Kim said.
"But I am sure that, like the girls, we know what we are capable of and you can see the intention …
"The Aussie team is very competitive and has a good chance this time."
Regardless of the result, Kay insists that the friendship and support of the Australian team is unparalleled.
"I feel like we have a very good friendship with everyone on our team," said the Coolangatta Tweed Heads member.
"We play a lot with each other, so we don't really get sick of each other."
Kim added, "We see each other every week, whether it's training or tournaments, it's fun every week."
Live coverage of the Women & # 39; s Amateur Asia-Pacific Championship in 2019 starts on Thursday at noon at Fox Sports Australia.
Tee Times (GMT + 9):
9:40 – 1st – Maddison Hinson-Tolchard
9:50 – 10th – Becky Kay
10:00 – 1st – Grace Kim
10:00 – 10th – Doey Choi
10:20 – 10th – Steph Kyriacou
10:30 AM – 1st – Julienne Soo