As the LPGA Tour makes its second straight Korean stop at a seaside course this week, the event's top Korean names on Wednesday predicted windy conditions will be a key factor. The BMW Ladies Championship will start Thursday for a four-day run at Pine Beach Golf Links in Haenam, some 330 kilometers south of Seoul, in the Jeonnam-Gwangju region. The par-72 course is known for having a few greens and tee boxes located along the beach and atop seaside cliffs. As scenic as the course may be for fans, playing conditions can be challenging for those hitting shots inside the ropes — especially with rain in forecast for Saturday and Sunday. "I remember playing through gusts of wind last year," the defending champion Kim Sei-young said at a pretournament press conference at the course. "Today, it was blowing at about 20 miles per hour. I think practicing in such conditions will help me once the tournament starts. I heard the wind is supposed to pick up over the weekend, and navigating your way in these conditions is crucial in Haenam." In winning her title last year, Kim set a tournament record