'Korea's Diseambo' Kim Bongseop "Did You See the Par 4 Hole '1-On'?"

KPGA Open Event '1-On Challenge' Winner, Seo Yoseop and Challengers Kim Geonha, Kim Juhyung, Jang Seungbo

Kim Bong-seop is cheering immediately after winning the KPGA Open event '1 On Challenge'. Photo by KPGA

[Asia Economy Kim Hyun-jun, Golf Specialist Reporter] "Par 4 hole in one."

'Korea's DeChambeau' Kim Bong-seop (37) won the 'One-On Challenge' event held a day before the Korea Professional Golf Association (KPGA) KPGA Open (total prize money 500 million won) on the 15th. It took place at the 5th hole (370 yards) of Solago Golf Course in Taean, Chungnam (par 72, 7,263 yards). Last year's long hitter Seo Yo-seop (24), 2016 long hitter Kim Geon-ha (28, KM Pharmaceutical), Kim Ju-hyung (18, CJ Logistics), who became the youngest winner on the Korean Tour at the Gunsan CC Open, and Jang Seung-bo (24) challenged him.

Kim Bong-seop was the long hitter champion three times in 2012, 2017, and 2018. It is interesting that he has been strengthening his muscles through weight training since high school. On this day, he succeeded in 'on the green' on his last third attempt. He said, "When actually playing a match, the tee shots of other younger players here go farther," but added, "Still, I feel good to win." He added, "I will do my best to achieve good results in the main tournament."

The KPGA Open is the third event of the 2020 season. This tournament is especially in the spotlight for its unique system called 'Modified Stableford.' To encourage aggressive play, points are totaled with 8 points for an albatross, 5 points for an eagle, 2 points for a birdie, 0 points for par, -1 point for a bogey, and -3 points for double bogey or worse to determine the winner. Kim Ju-hyung's attempt to win two consecutive tournaments is the biggest point of interest.

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