Hwang Jeongmi and Kim Heeji "Join Pepper Savings Bank Golf Team"

[Asia Economy Reporter No Woo-rae] Hwang Jeong-mi (photo) and Kim Hee-ji are now under the same roof.

Starting this year, the two players will be sponsored athletes of Pepper Savings Bank. They will participate in the 2023 season of the Korea Ladies Professional Golf Association (KLPGA) Tour, wearing Pepper Savings Bank's CI on their hats and uniforms. Along with existing members such as Yoo Soo-yeon, they will strengthen the Pepper Savings Bank golf team.

Hwang Jeong-mi is a 4th-year player who debuted on the KLPGA Tour in 2020. Although her performance was not good after joining the regular tour, she won her first victory in her 65th tournament at the KG·Edaily Ladies Open last September. She defeated Kim Soo-ji in a playoff and experienced the thrill of her first career win. Last month, Hwang finished 26th at the 2023 season's Hana Financial Group Singapore Ladies Open and 51st at the PLK Pacific Links Korea Championship.

Kim Hee-ji is a 3rd-year professional who entered the pro stage in 2021. In her first year, she placed in the 'Top 10' six times and ranked 32nd in prize money (260.05 million KRW), performing well. Last year, she also placed in the 'Top 10' four times and maintained her tour card by ranking 35th in prize money (258.64 million KRW). Her personal best was 3rd place at the S-OIL Championship in November last year.

Pepper Savings Bank is the only Australian-affiliated savings bank in Korea. Established in October 2013, it has a business base in Gyeonggi Province and the Honam region. Pepper Savings Bank is focusing on sports marketing. In April 2021, it launched the Pepper Savings Bank Women's Professional Volleyball Team.

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