showdown, Jeong Chan-min maintains lead

12th Hole Midway Total Results: Jeong Chan-min Leads
Kim Hong-taek and Choi Seung-bin Tied for 2nd, 5 Points Behind

South Korea's top long hitters gathered to compete in an eagle showdown from the white tee. The 'Korean Hulk' Jeong Chan-min maintained his lead through the mid-stage of the match up to the 12th hole.

On the 12th, Hong In-kyu Golf TV uploaded footage featuring South Korea's representative long hitters, including 'Korean Hulk' Jeong Chan-min, the 'Original Long Hitter' Kim Hong-taek, and the 'Rookie Long Hitter' Choi Seung-bin, competing in an eagle contest. The match resumed from the 7th hole following the front half. In the first half, Jeong Chan-min led with 6 points, followed by Choi Seung-bin with 2 points and Kim Hong-taek with 1 point.

Hongtaek Kim [Photo by Hong In-gyu TV capture]

At the 7th hole (par 4), Jeong Chan-min extended his lead. Despite a strong tailwind, his tee shot flew a refreshing 340 meters, landing in the rough. He then made a fantastic chip-in birdie to earn 1 point. Meanwhile, both Choi Seung-bin and Kim Hong-taek failed to score as their balls landed in bunkers.

At the 8th hole (par 4), mistakes were frequent, and no one scored. Choi Seung-bin struggled as his tee shot landed in the rough, and Kim Hong-taek missed a crucial opportunity when his approach shot caught the fringe. Jeong Chan-min also had difficulty due to a strong headwind.

At the 9th hole (par 5), Kim Hong-taek, who had been struggling, made a comeback. Although his tee shot landed in a bunker and his second shot caught the fringe, his third shot with a 6-iron landed close to the pin, turning the momentum. He then made a clean birdie putt to earn 1 point, bringing his total to 2 points and tying with Choi Seung-bin for second place. Meanwhile, leader Jeong Chan-min failed to score as his second shot from 180 meters was pushed far beyond the hole by wind and slice. Choi Seung-bin also only managed par after his tee shot landed in a bunker.

Kim Hong-taek continued his strong performance at the 10th hole (par 4). His tee shot landed 52 meters from the pin on the fairway, and he successfully chipped the ball close to the pin. He then made the birdie putt, raising his total to 3 points and moving into sole possession of second place. Jeong Chan-min missed his chance after topping his third shot, and Choi Seung-bin failed to birdie as his second shot from 58 meters fell short.

At the 11th hole (par 4) and 12th hole (par 3), Jeong Chan-min and Choi Seung-bin each added 1 point. Jeong Chan-min showcased delicate bunker play, landing the ball right in front of the pin and immediately sinking the birdie putt. Choi Seung-bin's tee shot flew 123 meters and landed 16 cm from the pin, securing a birdie opportunity.

The contest through the 12th hole ended with Jeong Chan-min leading at 8 points, while Choi Seung-bin and Kim Hong-taek tied for second place with 3 points each. The final winner of the Korean long hitters' eagle showdown will be revealed on June 17 on Hong In-kyu TV.

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