'92jeon93gi' Anna-rin "The Victory I've Dreamed Of"

Otech Carrier Championship Final Day Even-Par '4-Stroke Victory', Yoo Hae-ran 2nd, World No.1 Ko Jin-young Tied 3rd

[Asia Economy Kim Hyun-jun, Golf Specialist Reporter] "A dream victory."

Anna Lin (24, Munyoung Group), in her 4th year on the Korean Ladies Professional Golf Association (KLPGA) Tour, celebrated on the 11th after finishing even par on the final day at Sejong Field Golf Club (par 72, 6,676 yards) in Sejong Special Self-Governing City, securing a commanding 4-stroke victory (16 under par, 272 strokes) at the Otek Carrier Championship (total prize money 800 million KRW). She exclaimed, "I still can't believe it," and called it "a day full of gratitude." She earned a winner's prize of 144 million KRW and jumped to 7th place in the prize money rankings with 271 million KRW.

It is interesting that Anna Lin had never entered the top 30 in prize money rankings or average score over the past three years. This was her 93rd tournament, truly a case of '92 failures and 93rd success.' She explained, "My iron shot distances were inconsistent, making it difficult to reach the green in regulation," but added, "I devoted the past year to correcting my backswing, which greatly improved my consistency." In this tournament, she shot 7 under par in both the 2nd and 3rd rounds, taking a commanding 10-stroke lead, and maintained her lead on the final day with 3 birdies and 3 bogeys to secure the win.

Anna Lin started playing golf in the 2nd year of middle school. Compared to other players who began in elementary school, she started relatively late and needed more practice. In fact, aside from training and tournament participation, she had little else to focus on. This season, her greens in regulation rate rose from 66.81% (81st) to 76.78% (24th), allowing her to enter the top 10 three times and stay within winning range. She said, "I gained confidence," and vowed, "I will challenge for my second win."

Yoo Hae-ran (19, SK Networks) made headlines by closing the gap to just 2 strokes with a 9-under-par performance late in the tournament. She racked up 9 birdies across holes 4-5, 7-8, 10-11, and 14-16. She finished 2nd (12 under par, 276 strokes). World No. 1 Ko Jin-young (25) secured a respectable tie for 3rd place (7 under par, 281 strokes). Lim Hee-jung (20, Hanwha Q CELLS) also tied for 3rd, while prize money leader Park Hyun-kyung (20, Korea Land & Housing Trust) settled for a tie for 6th place (5 under par, 283 strokes).

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