Rookie Yoon Ina "Wire-to-Wire Victory"... "Did You See the Winning Birdie on the 18th Hole?" (Comprehensive)

Evercollagen Queens Crownser First Win in 14 Tournaments, Park Ji-young 2nd, Kwak Bo-mi and Ha Min-song Tied 3rd, Ji Han-sol 5th

Yoo Yina is receiving a congratulatory water shower immediately after winning the Ever Collagen Queens Crown. Photo by KLPGA

[Asia Economy Reporter No Woo-rae] Rookie Yoon Ina (19) achieved a 'wire-to-wire' victory.

On the 17th, at Lakewood Golf Club in Yangju, Gyeonggi Province (par 72, 6,539 yards), Yoon added 2-under par on the final day of the KLPGA Tour Evercollagen Queens Crown (total prize money 800 million KRW) to secure a one-stroke victory (20-under par 268). She maintained the lead throughout the four days, shooting 7-under par on both the first and third days, achieving a perfect win. This was her first career victory in her 14th tournament appearance this year, earning 144 million KRW in prize money.

Starting with a two-stroke lead, Yoon recorded five birdies and three bogeys. She gained momentum with a birdie on the 2nd hole (par 3) and consecutive birdies on the 4th and 5th holes, but was checked by bogeys on the 7th and 9th holes. On the 14th hole (par 4), a tee shot mistake led to a bogey, allowing a tie for the lead. However, she changed the momentum with a birdie on the 15th hole (par 5) and sealed the victory with a 5.85-meter 'winning birdie' on the final 18th hole (par 4). She is the first rookie champion of the year.

Known as the 'Long Drive Queen,' Yoon Ina is the most popular star on the KPGA Tour. She joined the main tour last year after winning the Dream (2nd division) Tour money title. With her powerful drives, she attracts large galleries. She leads the KLPGA Tour in driving distance with an average of 263.7 yards. When she really swings, she easily surpasses 280 yards. On this day, she showcased her power with a maximum drive of 294.2 yards. She rose to 5th place in the money rankings (374,445,714 KRW) and is 2nd in rookie points.

"The driving distance was not the key to this tournament win, but rather putting," said Yoon Ina. "I only realized I was tied for the lead after reaching the green on the 18th hole. I was determined to make a birdie and decided not to play it short," she explained. Yoon expressed, "This win is something I've dreamed of for a long time, so it feels special," and confidently stated, "My next goal is also to win."

Park Ji-young is teeing off at the 4th hole on the final day of the Ever Collagen Queens Crown. Photo by KLPGA

'Mediheal Champ' Park Ji-young (26) played well with a 3-under par but missed a 5-meter birdie putt on the 18th hole. She missed the chance for her second win of the season and finished 2nd (19-under par 269). Kwak Bo-mi (30) and Ha Min-song (26) both shot 6-under par to tie for 3rd place (17-under par 271). Ji Han-sol (26) finished 5th (16-under par 272), 'E1 Charity Champ' Jung Yoon-ji (22) tied for 6th (15-under par 273), and '3rd in prize money' Yoo Hae-ran (21) and 'Daebo Champ' Song Ga-eun (22) tied for 8th (14-under par 274).

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