"Konpeti Tour Entry" Kim Seong-hyun "Shinhan Financial Group Nest~"
[Asia Economy Kim Hyun-jun, Golf Specialist Reporter] Kim Seong-hyun (23) has found a new home with Shinhan Financial Group.
On the 30th, Shinhan Financial Group announced, "We held a contract signing ceremony with Kim Seong-hyun at the Shinhan Financial headquarters in Jung-gu, Seoul." Last year, he was the champion of the KPGA Championship, a major on the Korean Professional Golf (KPGA) Korean Tour. When the Japan Golf Tour Organization (JGTO) was suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic, he played on the Srixon (2nd tier) Tour and gained more spotlight by advancing through Monday qualifiers. This year, he returned to Japan and won the Japan PGA Championship in July, showcasing his exceptional strength in high-stakes matches.
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In November, Kim Seong-hyun challenged the PGA Tour's Korn Ferry (2nd tier) Tour Qualifying Tournament (QT) in the United States and earned a ticket to 8 events in the 2022 season by finishing tied for 39th place. If he ranks high on the Korn Ferry Tour, he can secure a PGA Tour card for the next season. He will depart immediately to participate in the Bahamas Classic, which opens on January 16 next year. He pledged, "I will advance to the PGA Tour as soon as possible to repay the support."
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