'Team KLPGA' is taking a commemorative photo immediately after winning the Orange Life Champions Trophy.

'Team KLPGA' is taking a commemorative photo immediately after winning the Orange Life Champions Trophy.

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[Asia Economy Kim Hyun-jun, Golf Specialist Reporter] '10.5-7.5.'


'Team KLPGA' secured their second consecutive victory. On the 9th, at the Blue One D'Aners Golf Club in Gyeongju, Gyeongbuk (Par 72, 6518 yards), during the final day of the Orange Life Champions Trophy (total prize money 1.2 billion KRW), Team KLPGA added 6 points from 4 wins, 4 draws, and 4 losses in 12 singles matches, achieving a decisive 3-point victory (10.5 points). This event features a match play showdown between the 'Overseas Alliance'?players active on the U.S. LPGA and Japan JLPGA tours?and the Korean LPGA Tour members, 'Team KLPGA.'



A win earns 1 point, a draw 0.5 points. On the first day, Team KLPGA gained momentum by securing 4.5 points from 4 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss in the four-ball format (where two players each play their own ball and the better score counts). The second day’s foursomes (two players alternate shots with one ball) were canceled due to severe weather. On the final day, Oh Ji-hyun (24, KB Financial Group), Yoo Hae-ran (19, SK Networks), Lim Hee-jeong (20, Hanwha Q CELLS), and Park Hyun-kyung (20, Korea Land & Trust) earned 4 wins to seal the victory. The all-time record stands at 3 wins and 3 losses, with a winner’s prize of 700 million KRW.


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