'Korea's No. 1' Lee Yewon 3 Under Par "Multiple Titles in Sight"

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'Domestic No. 1' Lee Ye-won raced toward multiple championships.

On the 2nd, at the first round of the KLPGA Tour S-OIL Championship (total prize money 900 million KRW) held at Elysian Country Club in Jeju City, Jeju Island (par 72, 6717 yards), she posted a 3-under-par 69, tying for 5th place. She made 5 birdies and 2 bogeys. After exchanging 2 birdies and 2 bogeys over 13 holes without much score reduction, she showed a fierce finishing kick with birdies on holes 14, 17, and 18.

Lee Ye-won is making an iron shot at the 2nd hole of the 1st round of the S-OIL Championship.
[Photo by KLPGA]

Lee Ye-won has won 3 times this year, ranking joint first in wins, and is first in prize money, points for the Player of the Year, and average score. She said, "Since I have a comfortable lead in the prize money category, I think winning the prize money title is possible," adding, "I believe consistent play is my strength, so I hope to win the Player of the Year award as well." Lee Ye-won expressed confidence, saying, "Unlike last year, I have gained confidence by winning many times this year. If I reduce mistakes in the remaining rounds and play well, good results will come."

Ahn Song-yi and Kim Min-joo, who are worried about their tour cards for next year, both lowered their scores by 4 strokes and took the joint lead. Ahn Song-yi is 56th in prize money, and Kim Min-joo is 57th. To secure their spots on the regular tour next year, they must finish within the top 60 in the remaining two tournaments. Lee Jae-kyung and Jung Yoon-ji joined the joint leading group. Defending champion Lee So-mi is tied for 5th, eyeing a consecutive win. Lim Jin-hee, who is tied for first in wins, second in Player of the Year points, and third in prize money, is tied for 10th place (2-under-par 70).

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