Jeon Ji-won (left) and Heo In, President of KB Kookmin Bank, are taking a commemorative photo immediately after signing the sponsorship contract.

Jeon Ji-won (left) and Heo In, President of KB Kookmin Bank, are taking a commemorative photo immediately after signing the sponsorship contract.

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[Asia Economy Kim Hyun-jun, Golf Specialist Reporter] 'LPGA Tour Rookie' Jeon Ji-won (23) will wear a cap with the KB Financial Group logo.



KB Financial Group (Chairman Yoon Jong-kyu) announced on the 9th that "a sponsorship contract was signed with Jeon Ji-won at the Yeouido headquarters." Jeon Ji-won has stood out since her amateur days, including being named the 2017 U.S. Junior College Player of the Year and finishing as runner-up at the 2018 US Amateur Women's Golf Championship. Last year, she was the only Korean player to secure a 2020 season card through the LPGA Tour Q-Series. The number of players affiliated with KB Financial Group has increased to five, including Park In-bee (32), Jeon In-ji (26), Oh Ji-hyun (24), and Ahn Song-yi (30).


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