Kim Suji "2 Consecutive Wins GO"... Park Minji "Challenge, Surpassing 1.5 Billion Won"

'Modified Stableford' Victory Bid at Dongbu Construction·Korea Land Trust Championship, Joined by Jang Hana and Park Hyunkyung

Kim Su-ji challenges for her second consecutive win at the Dongbu Construction·Korea Land Trust Championship.

[Asia Economy Reporter No Woo-rae] ‘Major Queen’ Kim Su-ji (25, Dongbu Construction) is on a two-win streak.

The newly established Korean Ladies Professional Golf Association (KLPGA) Tour event, Dongbu Construction·Korea Land Trust Championship (total prize money 1 billion KRW), held over four days from the 14th at Iksan Golf Course in Jeonbuk (par 72, 6,569 yards), is a fierce battleground. It is the first KLPGA Tour event to use a modified Stableford scoring system. Points are awarded as follows: Albatross 8 points, Eagle 5 points, Birdie 2 points, Par 0 points, Bogey -1 point, Double bogey or worse -3 points, with the total points accumulated per hole. The players’ aggressive play is the main attraction.

Kim Su-ji secured a two-stroke victory last week at the final major of the 2021 season, the Hite Jinro Championship. This is her second career win following the KG·Edaily Ladies Open on the 5th of last month. She earned a winner’s prize of 180 million KRW, moving up to 6th place in the prize money rankings (621.84 million KRW). Her first win drew attention as she succeeded on her 115th attempt in 114 tournaments. Her ‘needle-like iron shots’ with a green hit rate of 78.80% (3rd place) are her strength. She expressed her determination, saying, "Since this is a sponsor’s tournament, I want to win."

‘Trendsetter’ Park Min-ji aims to surpass 1.5 billion KRW in season prize money at the Dongbu Construction·Korea Land Trust Championship.

‘6-time champion’ Park Min-ji (23, NH Investment & Securities) is a strong favorite for the title. She finished tied for 2nd last week and became the first player in KLPGA Tour history to surpass 1.4 billion KRW (1.4283 billion KRW) in single-season prize money. If she finishes 3rd or better, she will reach the 1.5 billion KRW milestone for the season. Joining the competition are this year’s champion group including ‘2nd in prize money’ Jang Ha-na (29, BC Card), 3rd place Park Hyun-kyung, 4th place Lim Hee-jung (both 21, Korea Land Trust), and 5th place Lee So-mi (22, SBI Savings Bank).

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