[Golf Topic] 'Ham Jung-woo's Caddie' Kim Yong-hyun "Caddie of the Year~"

Ham Jung-woo (left) and caddie Kim Yong-hyun are smiling brightly while holding the trophy right after winning the Hyundai Marine & Fire Insurance Choi Kyung-ju Invitational last October.

[Asia Economy Reporter No Woo-rae] ○… Ham Jung-woo (27, Hana Financial Group)'s caddie Kim Yong-hyun (42) won the Caddie of the Year Award.

The Korea Professional Golfers' Association (KPGA) Korean Tour announced on the 23rd, "Kim Yong-hyun became the first recipient of the newly established Caddie Award this year," adding, "He worked with Ham Jung-woo in 17 Korean Tour events and led him to victory at the Hyundai Marine & Fire Insurance KJ Invitational." He also greatly contributed to Ham Jung-woo's steady performance, placing 3rd in the Genesis Points standings. Kim Yong-hyun said, "I first connected with Ham Jung-woo during our time on the national team," and added, "I received this award representing the caddies who work hard on the tour."

Ham Jung-woo expressed his gratitude, saying, "Yong-hyun hyung gives me confidence to play comfortably on the course," and "He gave me wise advice whenever I faced critical decisions during matches." The Caddie of the Year Award is part of the caddie appreciation program conducted at the Genesis Championship. It is given to caddies who consistently participate in tournaments throughout the season and make significant contributions to their players' performances.

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