'National Team Reserve' Choi Young-jun Wins Songam Cup with a Comeback Victory... Na Eun-seo Wins Women's Division in Overtime

2021 Songam Cup winner Choi Young-jun, Chairman Woo Ki-jung, and Na Eun-seo (from left).

[Asia Economy Kim Hyun-jun, Golf Specialist Reporter] It is a come-from-behind victory for national team standby player Choi Young-jun (19, Hanche University).

On the final day of the 28th Songam Cup Amateur Golf Championship held on the 20th at Daegu Golf Course's Middle and East Courses in Gyeongsan, Gyeongbuk (Par 72, 7,378 yards), he shot 4-under par to secure a one-stroke victory (13-under par 203). Starting the day one stroke behind in second place, he recorded one eagle, four birdies, and two bogeys. The second-round leader and national team player Jang Yoo-bin (19, Hanche University) faltered with a 2-under par round, dropping to second place (12-under par 204), while defending champion Cho Woo-young (20, Hanche University) finished third (10-under par 206).

This tournament was established in 1994 as an 'amateur major' to honor the late Songam Woo Je-bong, who greatly contributed to the development of Korean golf. In the women's division, Na Eun-seo (16, Suseong Bangtong High School) surged with a 6-under par round to tie for the lead (12-under par 204) with Kwon So-eun (17, Ulsan Gyeongui High School). After a fierce playoff lasting five extra holes, Na Eun-seo finally secured the 'winning par.' Defending champion Park Ye-ji (16, Suseong Bangtong High School) saw her bid for a second consecutive title end in third place (8-under par 208).

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