‘Recharge’ Park Minji "Ready for 2nd Win"... Jang Hana ‘Title Defense’

NH Investment & Securities Ladies' 2nd Consecutive Win Followed by 2 Victories Hunt at Lotte Open Starting on the 2nd, Jung Yoon-ji Advances with 2 Consecutive Wins

'NH Investment & Securities Champ' Park Min-ji aims for her second win of the season at the Lotte Open.

[Asia Economy Reporter No Woo-rae] ‘Domestic No. 1’ Park Min-ji (24·NH Investment & Securities) is aiming for her second victory.

On the 2nd, at the Incheon Bears Best Cheongna Golf Club (par 72, 6,725 yards), she will challenge for a ‘multi-win’ at the KLPGA Tour Lotte Open (total prize money 800 million KRW). She skipped last week's E1 Charity Open and took ample rest. She declared her intention to collect the winner’s trophy by leveraging her recent good shot form. Park Min-ji is the star who dominated last year’s KLPGA Tour, sweeping 6 wins in the season and taking both the most wins and the MVP award.

In particular, she set a milestone by becoming the first in KLPGA Tour history to surpass 1.5 billion KRW (1.52137 billion KRW) in season prize money. This year, she missed the 2022 season opener Lotte Rent-a-Car Women’s Open due to COVID-19 and faced difficulties withdrawing from the Nexen Saint Nine Masters due to aftereffects. After raising her condition with a tie for 4th at the KLPGA Championship and a tie for 8th at the Kyochon Honey Ladies Open, she successfully defended her title at the NH Investment & Securities Ladies Championship on the 15th.

At the sponsor’s tournament, she showcased powerful drives up to 282.2 yards and precise iron shots, securing her 11th career win. Park Min-ji expressed confidence, saying, "I will work harder to win," and "If the opportunity comes, I will win all." Jang Ha-na (30·BC Card) is aiming for her second consecutive win. She recalls the thrilling memory of defeating Yoo Hae-ran (21) in a playoff last year. Jang Ha-na is a strong player with the most wins among active players, totaling 15 victories.

Above all, she shows strength on difficult courses. This year’s tournament course is a tough battleground that has hosted the Korea Women’s Open. ‘E1 Charity Open Champion’ Jung Yoon-ji (22·NH Investment & Securities) is hunting for her second consecutive win. After a playoff battle with Ji Han-sol (Dongbu Construction), Ha Min-song (Lotte, both 26), and Lee So-young (25·Lotte), she secured her first victory. She is determined to "keep riding the upward trend." Park Hyun-kyung (Korea Land & Trust) and Cho Ah-yeon (Dongbu Construction, both 22) have also joined the field.

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