'7-Under 65' Hadabin Says, "My Shots Felt Really Good"

Seven Birdies in the First Round of the BC Card·Hankyung Ladies Cup
Three Runner-Up Finishes So Far...
"I Will Stay Focused for the Next Two Days"

Hadabin made her debut on the Korean Ladies Professional Golf Association (KLPGA) Tour in 2017 but has yet to secure a victory. Despite this, she boasts a strong fan base relative to her record. Even in the professional arena, she has attracted sponsorships, first from Samil Pharmaceutical and now from Hanwha Q Cells, a testament to the high expectations surrounding her as a golfer.

Over the past three years, Hadabin has consistently demonstrated skills close to championship level. She gained recognition by finishing second at the 2020 Phantom Classic. In July 2021, she was the runner-up at the Evercollagen Queen's Crown, and in August, she finished second again at the Kookmin Shelter High1 Resort Women's Open. At the Evercollagen Queen's Crown, she narrowly missed the title after a playoff against Jeon Yesung.

DaBin Heo is aiming at the target point on the 10th hole of the first round at the BC Card·Hankyung Ladies Cup.
[Photo by KLPGA]

On June 2, during the first round of the Lotte Open, Hadabin drew attention by scoring a hole-in-one on the 17th hole (par 3). The only regret was that there was no prize for the achievement. Perhaps inspired by that hole-in-one, she displayed impressive form in Pocheon, delivering a stellar performance.

On June 23 at Pocheon Hills Country Club (par 72, 6,630 yards) in Pocheon, Gyeonggi Province, she shot a 7-under-par 65 in the first round of the BC Card·Hankyung Ladies Cup (total prize money: 800 million won), taking the top spot on the leaderboard. It was a flawless round, with seven birdies and no bogeys. This score ties her personal best, previously set in the fourth round of the 2018 Moonyoung Queen's Park Championship.

"My shots felt really good today," Hadabin said, expressing her excitement. "All my birdie putts were within one meter, so it felt like an easy round." She added, "I'm familiar with this course, so I had no trouble playing. For the remaining two days, I will focus on my shots and keep playing my game."

Hadabin also shared, "I really want to get my first win. Even during today's round, thoughts of winning crossed my mind, but I tried to push them aside quickly. As always, I will do my best in the remaining rounds."

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