Kim Young-su, 'Grand Prize and Prize Money King': "I'm Dazed and Can't Believe It"

"Thanks to NC Dinos Coach Lee Jong-wook and Player Yang Eui-ji"

Kim Young-su won the honor of victory after a fierce battle with Han Seung-su that went to the third playoff round at the LG SIGNATURE Players Championship held on the 13th at Seowon Valley CC in Paju, Gyeonggi Province. [Image source=KPGA]

[Asia Economy Reporter Tae-won Choi] "I am so stunned and can't believe it"

Kim Young-su (33), who emerged as the prize money king and MVP by winning the final tournament of the Korea Professional Golf Association (KPGA) Tour season, did not hide his overwhelming emotions when asked about his feelings in a post-match interview.

On the 13th, at the LG SIGNATURE Players Championship (total prize money 1.3 billion KRW, winner's prize 260 million KRW) held at Seowon Valley CC in Paju, Gyeonggi Province (par 72, 7,034 yards), Kim Young-su finished tied for first place with Han Seung-soo (36) at a total of 24 under par 264 strokes. After a fierce battle that extended to the third playoff hole, Kim claimed the honor of victory.

In the interview, he also revealed that his victory in last month's Genesis Championship was one of the factors that helped him win the playoff battle. Kim Young-su said, "If I hadn't won last month, I think I would have been more impatient. Thanks to last month's win, I was able to think comfortably with the mindset of 'It's fortunate just to have made it to the playoff.'

He then expressed his gratitude to his parents, NC Dinos coach Lee Jong-wook, and NC Dinos player Yang Eui-ji.

Kim Young-su said, "I am always thankful to my parents who have supported me from behind. Five years ago, I dropped down to the Challenge Tour and became the prize money king, then came back up, and now I am so happy to have achieved the prize money king title on the regular tour as well." He added, "During the tough times mentally and physically back then, NC Dinos coach Lee Jong-wook gave me great mental support."

Furthermore, he added, "Thanks to the help I received from player Yang Eui-ji during training before this season, I was able to train well and finish the last tournament successfully."

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