Kim Joo-hyung, This Year's Best '2-Iron Shot' Winner

AP, Kim Juhyung Selected for Iron Shot in Presidents Cup Day 3 Fourball Match

Kim Juhyung made a birdie putt on the 18th hole of the Presidents Cup's third day of four-ball matches and roared toward his teammates.

[Asia Economy Reporter Seohee Lee] Kim Juhyung was selected as the player who made the most impressive '2-iron shot.'

On the 13th (local time), the US AP announced the best shots by each of the 14 clubs from golf tournaments held this year. The shot Kim Juhyung made on the third day of the Presidents Cup four-ball match on September 24 was chosen as the best moment.

Paired with Kim Siwoo against the US team's main players Patrick Cantlay and Xander Schauffele, Kim Juhyung hit a ball with a 2-iron from 234 yards left on the final 18th hole (par 4), landing it 3 meters beside the hole. With the two teams tied up to the 17th hole, Kim Juhyung sank the birdie putt, threw his club and hat in excitement, and roared. Afterwards, he shared an intense hug with Kim Siwoo and cheered while looking at his International team teammates watching outside the green.

Hideki Matsuyama (Japan), who made an eagle in the Sony Open playoff, was selected for the best 3-wood shot of last season. Matsuyama used a hybrid for the tee shot on the 18th hole (par 5) and targeted the green with a 3-wood for the second shot. The ball stopped 1 meter beside the hole.

The player who made the most outstanding 3-iron shot was Masters champion Scottie Scheffler (USA). On the final day of the Masters, Scheffler hit a 3-iron on the 18th hole (par 4), landing the ball on the green from 237 yards and securing his victory.

For the 4-iron, Rory McIlroy (Northern Ireland) was selected for his shot on the 18th hole (par 5) of the DP World Tour Championship final round. With 237 yards left, he used a 4-iron to create a 1-meter eagle opportunity.

Matt Fitzpatrick (England) was chosen for the best 5-iron shot with his second shot on the 15th hole (par 4) of the US Open final day. Fitzpatrick’s second shot from 225 yards landed 4.5 meters beside the hole and resulted in a birdie.

Additionally, on the final day of the Honda Classic during heavy rain, Jeff Straka (Austria) was recognized for his 6-iron shot landing on the green on the 18th hole (par 4). Jordan Spieth (USA) was selected for his 7-iron shot from the edge of the Pebble Beach cliff, and Patrick Cantlay’s 8-iron shot from a bunker to the green on the 18th hole (par 4) of the BMW Championship final day was also named the best shot for each club.

The best putt was awarded to Cameron Smith (Australia) for his exquisite shot on the final day of The Open, rolling the ball from 40 yards outside the green on the 17th hole (par 4), avoiding the bunker.

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