Kim Dong-eun "Victory in Second Debut Match"..."I am a Star Rookie"
KPGA Gunsan CC Open Final Day: 1-Under Par Victory by 1 Stroke Amid Strong Winds, Park Sung-guk Finishes 2nd
Kim Dong-eun2162 is cheering while wearing the champion jacket immediately after winning the KPGA Gunsan CC Open. Photo by KPGA
View original image[Asia Economy Kim Hyun-jun, Golf Specialist Reporter] "A star rookie is born."
National team alumnus Kim Dong-eun2162 (24) secured his first victory in just his second event on the Korean Professional Golf Association (KPGA) tour. This took place at the KPGA Gunsan CC Open (total prize money 500 million KRW) held on the 2nd at Gunsan Golf Club in Jeonbuk (par 71, 7,124 yards). Starting the final 4th round with a 2-stroke lead, he recorded 3 birdies and 2 bogeys for a 1-under-par round, maintaining a 1-stroke victory (6-under-par 278). The winner's prize of 100 million KRW and, above all, a three-year Korean Tour card were his proud spoils.
Kim Dong-eun2162 exchanged a birdie at the 6th hole (par 4) for a bogey at the 8th hole (par 3), then surged forward with consecutive birdies at the 11th and 12th holes. However, back-to-back bogeys at the 13th and 14th holes sparked a chase from Park Sung-guk (33). Park made a birdie at the 15th hole (par 4), and Kim Dong-eun2162 responded with a birdie at the 17th hole (par 3) to tie again. Unfortunately for Park, a bogey at the final 18th hole (par 4) proved costly. Missing the green resulted in a '3-on 2-putt.' He settled for 2nd place (5-under-par 279).
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Kim Dong-eun2162 first secured his Asian (APGA) Tour card last year and gained experience on the KPGA Srixon (2nd tier) Tour from the second half of the year. He passed the year-end Qualifying Tournament (QT) tied for 4th place and finished tied for 44th at last month’s 2021 season opener, the DB Insurance Promy Open. In just two tournaments, he rose to champion status. His 'stingy putting' stood out with an average of 1.64 putts per hole amid strong winds. Saying "It feels like a dream," he added with confidence, "I will work harder to challenge for 2 wins and Rookie of the Year."
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