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\n \n When 19-year-old South Korean prodigy Inbee Park lifted the first of her seven major championships at the 2008 US Women\u2019s Open, she became the tournament\u2019s youngest ever champion.\n <\/p>\n \n Bella Sim\u00f5es would not be born for around another six years. On Tuesday, she attempted to qualify for the major.\n <\/p>\n \n At nine years old, the Brazilian is the youngest player ever to attempt qualification to the tournament, set to tee off at California\u2019s acclaimed Pebble Beach course for the first time in its 78-year history in July.\n <\/p>\n \n Sim\u00f5es hit the very first shot of her qualifying group at The Club at Mediterra in Naples, Florida. An impeccable swing technique \u2013 posted to the USGA\u2019s Twitter account \u2013 drew plenty of plaudits.\n <\/p>\n
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