Choi Yerim Leads Alone After Round 2 of PLK Perfect Links Korea Championship

Intermediate total 9 under par 135 strokes... Leading alone by 1 stroke

Choi Ye-rim is making an iron shot on the 4th hole of the 2nd round at the KLPGA Tour PLK Pacific Links Korea Championship. [Image source=KLPGA]

[Asia Economy Reporter Choi Taewon] Choi Yerim took the top spot on the leaderboard on the second day of the Korea Ladies Professional Golf Association (KLPGA) Tour PLK Pacific Links Korea Championship (total prize money 700 million KRW).

On the 17th, at the second round of the tournament held at Twin Doves Golf Club in Binh Duong, Vietnam (par 72, 6,549 yards), Choi Yerim recorded 7 birdies and 2 bogeys, finishing with a total score of 9 under par 135, edging out second-place Lee Jeongmin and Go Jiwoo by one stroke.

Choi Yerim, who debuted on the KLPGA regular tour in 2018, has yet to secure her first victory.

Choi said, "Rather than expecting good results, I practiced a lot with the mindset of improving my condition. Thanks to not thinking about the results, I was able to take first place today," adding, "Now I believe I can definitely win. I have gained a certain level of confidence."

Although Choi Yerim is the sole leader, she must fend off a one-stroke chase from Lee Jeongmin, who boasts 9 wins on the regular tour.

Lee Jeongmin has not won since the Dongbu Construction-Korea Land Trust Championship in October 2021, making this victory highly sought after.

Go Jiwoo, who was co-leader the previous day and is in a tie for second place one stroke behind, is aiming for her first career win.

Lee Somi and Kim Woojung are tied for fourth place with a total score of 7 under par 137. Lee Soyoung, Lee Jihyun, and Hong Jungmin are tied for sixth place with a total score of 6 under par 138.

This tournament is the last KLPGA Tour event held this year, but the results will be recorded as part of the 2023 season. Last week’s Hana Financial Group Singapore Ladies Open held in Singapore was the opening event of the 2023 season.

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.