'Woori Financial Champ' Jang Heemin "Advances to Round of 32"... Defending Champ Lee Dongmin 'Eliminated'
On the First Day of Munsingwear Match Play, Hwang Inchun Scores 'Overtime Birdie' in Round of 64, Kim Mingyu, Lee Jaekyung, and Kim Hanbyul Advance to Round of 32
‘Woori Financial Champ’ Jang Heemin is teeing off at the 2nd hole during the round of 64 on the first day of the Munsingwear Match Play. Photo by KPGA
View original image[Asia Economy Kim Hyun-jun, Golf Specialist Reporter] ‘Woori Financial Group Champ’ Jang Hee-min (20) advanced to the round of 32 after a sudden-death battle.
On the 19th, at De Beach Golf Course in Geoje City, Gyeongnam (par 72, 7,216 yards), during the first day’s round of 64 of the KPGA Descent Korea Munsingwear Match Play (total prize money 800 million KRW), he engaged in a seesaw game over 18 holes with veteran Hwang In-chun (48) and finally sealed the match with a birdie on the first hole (par 4) of the resumed sudden-death playoff. He is the player who achieved a 4-stroke victory at the Woori Financial Group Championship (total prize money 1.3 billion KRW) that ended on the 15th.
Jang Hee-min, who debuted on the Korean Tour this year by finishing tied for 10th in the Qualifying Tournament (QT), drew even more spotlight by rising to the top in just two tournaments, following a tie for 17th at last month’s DB Insurance Promy Open. Currently, he ranks second in both prize money and the Player of the Year standings. With Kim Bi-o (32) and Park Sang-hyun (39, Dong-A Pharmaceutical) absent from this tournament, he has a great opportunity to claim first place in wins, prize money, and Player of the Year. He expressed confidence, saying, "My iron shots are good." His opponent in the round of 32 is Jang Seung-bo (26).
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It is interesting that defending champion Lee Dong-min (37) was eliminated after losing by one hole to Kim Jae-ho (40). Last year’s runner-up Lee Tae-hoon (Canada) also lost by two holes to Kim Yeon-seop (35). Other contenders such as Kim Min-kyu (21, CJ Logistics), Lee Jae-kyung (23), Kim Han-byul (26, SK Telecom), and Heo In-hoe (35) secured their spots in the round of 32. Immediately after the round of 32, the 16 players will be divided into four groups to play three ‘group league’ matches in a modified format, with the top player from each group advancing to the final and the third-place match based on points earned.
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