'Prize Money Leader' Kim Joo-hyung "8-Under Par Start"... Yoon Seok-min "15-Over Par Thorny Path"
Bizplay-Electronic Newspaper Open Day 1 Joint 2nd Place to '2 Wins March', Justin Shin Leads at 9 Under Par
Kim Juhyung is teeing off at the 11th hole on the first day of the Bizplay-Electronic Times Open. Photo by KPGA
View original image[Asia Economy Kim Hyun-jun, Golf Specialist Reporter] The 'top money winner' Kim Joo-hyung (19, CJ Logistics) takes the early lead.
On the first day of the KPGA Korean Tour Bizplay-Electronic Times Open (total prize money 600 million KRW) held on the 2nd at Happiness Golf Course in Naju, Jeonnam (par 72, 7,125 yards), he shot 8 under par to secure 2nd place. Justin Shin (30) leads by one stroke (9 under par, 63 strokes), and five players including Kim Han-byul (25, SK Telecom) are tied for 3rd place (7 under par, 65 strokes), competing for the championship. 'KPGA Championship champ' Seo Yo-seop (25, DB Insurance) is tied for 15th place (5 under par, 67 strokes).
Kim Joo-hyung made eight birdies. Starting at the 10th hole (par 4), he opened the scoring with a birdie at the 13th hole (par 5), followed by consecutive birdies at the 16th and 17th holes, and then a three-birdie streak from the 1st to 3rd holes on the back nine. He also showed strong finishing power with 'stepping stone birdies' at the 7th and 9th holes. His long drive reached up to 303.3 yards with a fairway hit rate of 92.86%, and most notably, his green in regulation rate was 83.33%, showcasing his 'piercing iron shots.' Following his win at the SK Telecom Open in June, he is poised to claim his second victory of the season in three months.
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Justin Shin combined one eagle and seven birdies. The highlight was the eagle at the 17th hole (par 5). After successfully reaching the green in two shots from 215 yards, he sank an 11.1-yard eagle putt. This score surpassed his personal best of 6 under par in the second round of the KB Financial Live Championship in May. Defending champion Lee Won-jun (Australia) remained tied for 34th place (3 under par, 69 strokes). The professional golf challenge of former pitcher Yoon Seok-min (35) is proving to be a tough path as expected. With 15 over par and 87 strokes, he finished at the bottom of the leaderboard, tasting a bitter defeat.
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