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[Asia Economy Kim Hyun-jun, Golf Specialist Reporter] ‘KPGA Championship champ’ Seo Yo-seop (25, DB Insurance, photo) is on a ‘two-win streak march.’
The event is the KPGA Korean Tour Bizplay-Electronic Times Open (total prize money 600 million KRW), opening on the 2nd at Happiness Golf Course in Naju, Jeonnam (par 72, 7,125 yards). Defending champion Lee Won-jun (Australia) is aiming to defend his title, and Kim Joo-hyung (19, CJ Logistics), who ranks first in prize money and points, is challenging for his ‘second win.’ Second in prize money, Lee Joon-seok (Australia), and second in points, Park Sang-hyun (38, Dong-A Pharmaceutical), have joined the final personal title competition.
Seo Yo-seop is on an upswing after a 4-stroke victory at the KPGA Championship that ended on the 15th of last month. He secured his second career win after 2 years and 2 months since the KEB Hana Bank Invitational in June 2019, and secured various spoils including a 5-year exemption given to major winners and a ticket to the PGA Tour’s The CJ Cup in October. He said, "I gained confidence from winning the KPGA Championship," and added, "I expect the good momentum to continue."
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The 2021 season champions, including Moon Do-yeop (30, DB Insurance), Heo In-hoe (34), and Kim Han-byeol (25, SK Telecom), are competing in the ‘two-win race.’ Former pitcher Yoon Seok-min (35) appears as a recommended player. He joined the KIA Tigers in 2005 and recorded 77 wins, 75 losses, and 86 saves over 15 years. He showed talent in golf even during his baseball career and recently expressed his intention to challenge the KPGA 2nd Tour. ‘Korean Express’ Park Chan-ho (48) has participated twice before, in the Gunsan CC Open in April and the Yamaha Owners K Open in July.
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