Heeyoung Park's Extended Victory "After 6 Years and 7 Months"... "Did You See the Winning Move?"
[Asia Economy Kim Hyun-jun, Golf Specialist Reporter] It is Park Hee-young's (33, photo) victory in a playoff.
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On the 9th (Korean time), at the ISPS Handa Vic Open (total prize money $1.1 million) of the LPGA Tour held at the Thirteenth Beach Golf Links Beach Course (par 72, 6,276 yards) in Geelong, Victoria, Australia, Park scored 1-over par amid strong winds on the final day, tying with Choi Hye-jin (21, Lotte) and Yoo So-yeon (30, Mediheal) at 8-under par 281. Then, on the fourth hole of the resumed playoff at the 18th hole (par 5), she finally secured the 'winning par.' This marks her third career win, her first in 6 years and 7 months since the Manulife Financial Classic in July 2013, with a winner's prize of $165,000 (19.7 million KRW).
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