Mungyeongjun "Joint 60th on Thorny Path in Kenya"... Harding Leads

European Tour Magical Kenya Open Day 3: Kitayama Chases from Tied 2nd, 2 Shots Behind

[Asia Economy Golf Specialist Reporter Kim Hyun-jun] It is a thorny path for Moon Kyung-jun (39, NH Nonghyup Bank, photo).

On the 21st (Korean time), at the Karen Golf Club in Nairobi, Kenya (par 71, 6,922 yards), the third day of the European Tour Magical Kenya Open (total prize money 1 million euros) ended with him stuck at even par, remaining tied for 60th place (3 under par, 210 strokes). He made 5 birdies but also had 3 bogeys, especially a double bogey on the 4th hole (par 3) that held him back. Although his tee shots were good, his iron shots hit the green only 50% of the time, resulting in a 'rollercoaster play.'

In 2019, he secured a 'direct ticket to the European Tour' by ranking first in the Korean Professional Golf Association (KPGA) Korean Tour Genesis Point Ranking (Grand Prize). Due to the impact of COVID-19 last year, his tour card was extended through this year. For now, adapting to different courses in Europe is urgent. Justin Harding (South Africa) surged with 7 under par to take a 2-stroke lead (16 under par, 197 strokes). Three players, including Kurt Kitayama (USA), are chasing in a tie for 2nd place, 2 strokes behind (14 under par, 199 strokes).

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