Lee Gayoung Surges Ahead With Four-Shot Lead... Park Minji Tied for Fourth, Five Shots Back

Lee Gayoung Maintains Four-Shot Lead With Flawless Round
Oh Jihyun Tied for Second, Park Hyunkyung and Lim Heejung Share Sixth Place
Jang Hana Withdraws Due to Ankle Injury

Lee Gayoung is making an iron shot on the 5th hole on the second day of the Kookmin Shelter High1 Resort Women’s Open. Photo by KLPGA

[Asia Economy, reporter Noh Woorae] Lee Gayoung (22, NH Investment & Securities) continues to lead the field.

On August 20, at High1 Golf Club (par 72, 6,511 yards) in Jeongseon, Gangwon Province, Lee Gayoung shot a 5-under-par on the second day of the KLPGA Tour Kookmin Shelter High1 Resort Women’s Open (total prize money: 800 million KRW), maintaining her position at the top of the leaderboard for the second consecutive day with a total of 10-under-par 134. Oh Jihyun (25, KB Financial Group), the “Jeju Samdasoo Champion,” and Heo Dabin (23, Samil Pharmaceutical) are tied for second at 6-under-par 138. Park Minji (23, NH Investment & Securities), a six-time champion, and Cho Ayeon (21, Dongbu Construction) are among those tied for fourth at 5-under-par 139.

Lee Gayoung started the day tied for the lead, two strokes ahead, and recorded a flawless round with five birdies and no bogeys. She made consecutive birdies on holes 2 and 3 for a strong start, then added “stepping-stone birdies” on holes 8 and 10. She showcased a perfect game by picking up another stroke on the par-5 15th hole. With a four-shot lead, she is in a prime position to claim her first career victory. “If I play without being greedy, I think good results will follow,” she said, adding, “I will focus on attacking the course strategically and making sure not to miss the greens.”

Oh Jihyun is making an iron shot on the 13th hole during the second day of the Kookmin Shelter High1 Resort Women's Open. Photo by KLPGA

Oh Jihyun cut four strokes from her score to join the race for the title. Park Minji added a 3-under-par round and is eyeing a potential comeback victory. Park Hyunkyung (21, Korea Land & Housing Corporation), who is second in the money rankings, and 2019 champion Lim Heejung (21, Korea Land & Housing Corporation) are tied for sixth at 4-under-par 140. Choi Hyejin (22, Lotte) is tied for 21st at 2-under-par 142, Park Heeyoung (34, ISU Group) is tied for 26th at 1-under-par 143, and Park Jooyoung (31, Dongbu Construction) is tied for 30th at even-par 144. Jang Hana (29, BC Card), ranked third in prize money, withdrew due to an ankle injury.

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