'Korean Express' Park Chan-ho's Second Day Scores 17 Over Par... "Pro Stage Is Unbeatable"

Park Chan-ho is making a trouble shot from the rough at the 10th hole on the first day of the KPGA Gunsan CC Open. Photo by KPGA

[Asia Economy Kim Hyun-jun, Golf Specialist Reporter] "12 over par + 17 over par."

This is the professional golf tournament challenge of the 'Korean Express' Park Chan-ho (48). On the 30th, at Gunsan Golf Course in Jeonbuk (par 71, 7,124 yards), during the second day of the KPGA Korean Tour KPGA Gunsan CC Open (total prize money 500 million won), he recorded 2 birdies, 1 bogey, 4 double bogeys, and 2 quintuple bogeys, resulting in 17 over par, finishing last (29 over par, 171 strokes) among 153 players. He expressed his gratitude, saying, "I disturbed my playing partners" and "I am very thankful."

Starting at the 10th hole (par 4), he managed to finish the front nine at 4 over par. The quintuple bogeys on the back nine's 3rd hole (par 4) and 9th hole (par 5) were regrettable. On the 3rd hole, his tee shot landed in a bunker, followed by two out-of-bounds (OB) shots, and on the 9th hole, his ball went into a penalty area three times. Park Chan-ho recently took on the challenge of becoming a professional golfer and actually experienced the Srixon (2nd division) Tour, entering this tournament as a recommended player. After donating 30 million won to the KPGA, he expressed his support, hoping "the Korean Tour will grow even more."

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