[Golf Topic] 'Jump Tour Champ' Jeong Juri "Now Challenging Dream Tour Victory~"

Jung Ju-ri is being showered with congratulatory water immediately after winning the 4th round of the Jump Tour. Photo by KLPGA

[Asia Economy Reporter No Woo-rae] ○…"Now I have changed my target to winning the Dream (2nd division) Tour."

This is the ambition of 'Rising Star' Jeong Ju-ri (18, Volvik). She achieved her first career victory (11-under 133) right after the 4th round of the KLPGA XGOLF-Baekje CC Jump (3rd division) Tour held on the 27th at Baekje Golf Course in Buyeo, Chungnam (par 72, 6,231 yards). She showed perfect play with 6-under on the first day and 5-under on the second day. "I still can't believe it, but I'm really happy," she cheered, "I won earlier than expected."

Jeong Ju-ri first made her name by winning the elementary division of the 2015 KLPGA Chairman's Cup Women's Amateur Golf Championship. In 2019, she served on the national reserve team, and this year, as a KLPGA associate member, she won the Jump Tour in her first participation and was promoted to full membership. Next month, she plans to participate in the All For You Dream Tour qualifying round aiming to enter a new stage. Her strengths are precise drives averaging 250 yards from her solid physique and punch shots that are less affected by the wind.

She has been with Volvik for seven years from elementary school in 2014 until her first professional win. She resembles Jo Ah-yeon (21, Dongbu Construction), who also received Volvik sponsorship from her junior days and won Rookie of the Year. She uses Volvik S3 urethane golf balls. Jeong, who said, "There are many strong players in the Dream Tour where I will be active, so I am worried," expressed confidence, saying, "My first goal is one win in the Dream Tour," and "I will work hard to advance directly to the 1st division tour."

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