[Golf Topic] 'Korea's No. 1' Choi Hye-jin "KLPGA Promotional Model for 2 Consecutive Years"

[Asia Economy Reporter No Woo-rae] ○…'Domestic No. 1' Choi Hye-jin (21, Lotte, photo) will serve as the face of the Korea Ladies Professional Golf Association (KLPGA).

She proudly secured her name as the '12th KLPGA Promotional Model of 2020' announced on the 22nd. This marks her second consecutive year being selected. Alongside Choi Hye-jin, Kim Ji-hyun (29, Hanwha Q CELLS), Park Gyeol (24, Samil Pharmaceutical), Park Min-ji (22, NH Investment & Securities), Park Hyun-kyung (20, Korea Land & Trust), Lee Ga-young (21, NH Investment & Securities), Lee Da-yeon (23, Mediheal), Lim Hee-jeong (20, Hanwha Q CELLS), Jang Ha-na (28, BC Card), Jo Ah-yeon (20, Volvik), and the KLPGA character were also selected as promotional models.

Choi Hye-jin is the player who simultaneously won the Rookie of the Year and the Player of the Year awards in the 2018 season. Last year, she swept the prize queen, most wins, lowest scoring average, Player of the Year, popularity award, and the Best Player trophy selected by golf journalists. She is the second player in KLPGA Tour history to win six titles, following Lee Jeong-eun6 (24, Daebang Construction) in 2017. She expressed her gratitude, saying, "I am truly thankful to be selected as the KLPGA promotional model representing the association for two consecutive years," and added, "I will work hard for the association and golf fans going forward."

Park Gyeol earned the honor for five consecutive years, and Kim Ji-hyun for four consecutive years. Park Min-ji and Jang Ha-na returned as promotional models after two years. Second-year players including last year's Rookie of the Year Jo Ah-yeon, Lim Hee-jeong, Lee Ga-young, and Park Hyun-kyung were also selected in large numbers. Jo Ah-yeon said, "The word 'first' always brings excitement," and added, "I am already happy thinking about appearing in KLPGA productions." They will engage more closely with fans through participation in various tournament events as well as online and offline activities.

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