First Champion Seo Yoseop "Looking Forward to a Unique Tournament"
Seo Yoseop Challenges 2nd Consecutive Win at LX Championship
'National Team Duo' Jang Yubin and Jo Wooyoung as 'Dark Horses'
Top Contender Lee Jaekyung and Prize Money Leader Han Seungsu Join the Field
It is a challenge for the inaugural champion Seo Yoseop to defend his title for the second consecutive time.
He aims for victory at the KPGA Korean Tour LX Championship (total prize money 600 million KRW), held over four days from the 31st at The Haven Country Club (par 72, 7,293 yards) in Daebu-do, Ansan, Gyeonggi Province. Seo Yoseop lifted the winner's trophy at the first-ever LX Championship last year. He achieved a 'wire-to-wire' victory by shooting scores in the 60s for four consecutive days alone. His 9-under-par 63 in the first round is also the course record at The Haven Country Club. The winning score of 22-under-par 266 is the lowest 72-hole score in the tournament's history.
Last year, Seo Yoseop secured two wins, finishing 2nd in the Genesis Points (5,162 points), 2nd in average score (70.30), and 9th in the prize money ranking (422.83 million KRW). However, this year, his performance has been somewhat lackluster. His only top-10 finish was 3rd place at the DB Insurance Promy Open, a sponsor event, in April. Last week, he participated as the defending champion at the KPGA Gunsan CC Open but missed the cut. Currently, he ranks 34th in Genesis Points (1,279 points), 33rd in prize money ranking (97.07 million KRW), and 48th in average score (72.34). Seo Yoseop said, "Since I was the inaugural champion, this tournament holds a special meaning more than any other. I will do my best to achieve good results again this year."
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Among the participants are nine champions this year, including two-time winner Ko Guntaek, national representatives who conquered the pro stage as amateurs?Jang Yubin (KPGA Gunsan CC Open) and Jo Wooyoung (Golfzon Open)?Genesis Points leader Lee Jaekyung, and prize money leader Han Seungsu (USA). Jang Yubin is aiming to become the first amateur to win two consecutive tournaments. He expressed confidence, saying, "I want to carry the momentum from last week's victory into the LX Championship. I will maintain good form and achieve satisfactory results in this tournament as well." Other contenders for the title include Kim Kyungtae, Heo Inhoe, Kang Kyungnam, Kim Taehun, Moon Kyungjun, Shin Sanghoon, Kim Mingyu, and Bae Yongjun.
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