Hana Financial Group Golf Team "Jeong Ji-yu, Kim Hee-jun, and Park Bo-gyeom Join as 'Major Rookies'~"

[Asia Economy Reporter No Woo-rae] Hana Financial Group has formed the strongest golf team composed of ‘major rookies’ from the Korea Ladies Professional Golf Association (KLPGA) Tour.

On the 10th, they announced, "We have newly recruited Jeong Ji-yu (25, photo), Park Bo-gyeom (23), and Kim Hee-jun (21), who have experience winning on the KLPGA Dream (2nd division) Tour," adding, "We expect synergy effects with existing members Kim Yu-bin (23) and Patty Tavatanakit (Thailand)." Jeong Ji-yu, who joined in August 2015, is a ‘late-blooming prospect’ who won the 9th event of last year’s Dream Tour and earned a regular tour card this year. She started golf at the somewhat late age of 18, encouraged by her parents.

She is evaluated as having "idol-level looks combined with skill." She also serves as a promotional ambassador for the ‘Ladies Asian Tour (LAT) Series,’ which launched last year. With a confident determination, she said, "I will do my best to achieve one win and the Rookie of the Year title this year." Kim Hee-jun entered the first division tour by ranking 8th in Dream Tour prize money. Her strength lies in consistent performance, having entered the ‘Top 10’ seven times last year. She delivers overwhelming long drives exceeding 250 meters.

Park Bo-gyeom secured a regular tour ticket by ranking 10th in Dream Tour prize money. She has powerful long drives and has also equipped herself with ‘needle-like iron shots.’ Her previously weak short game has improved, forecasting a strong performance this year. She is preparing for the season by undergoing intense training in Gangjin, Jeollanam-do. Including LPGA Tour members Lee Min-ji (Australia) and No Ye-rim (USA), and Lydia Ko (New Zealand), sponsored by Hana Capital since the end of last year, the Hana Financial Group golf team consists of a total of eight members.

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