Jo Wooyoung Maintains Strong Pace... "No Need to Worry About Jang Yubin's Absence"
1-under par in the 2nd round of the GS Caltex Maekyung Open
Steady at 5-under par overall, contending for victory
"Aiming for three wins and the Genesis Award this year"
Jo Wooyoung, who won the gold medal in the men's golf team event at the 2022 Hangzhou Asian Games, has secured a chance to win in a major match.
On May 2, at Namseoul Country Club (par 71, 6,747 yards) in Seongnam, Gyeonggi Province, during the second round of the 44th GS Caltex Maekyung Open (total prize money: 1.3 billion won), jointly organized by the Korea Golf Association (KGA) and the Asian Tour, Jo Wooyoung reduced one stroke to move up to the leading group. He recorded one eagle, two birdies, and three bogeys, finishing the round one under par. His interim total was 5-under-par 137, maintaining a strong pace.
Jo Wooyoung reduced one stroke in the second round of the GS Caltex Maekyung Open, joining the race for the championship. KPGA
View original imageJo Wooyoung is a young talent who was formerly a member of the national team. In 2023, as an amateur, he claimed his first victory at the Golfzon Open in Jeju, and secured his second win at The Charity Classic last year. Although he was overshadowed by the momentum of Jang Yubin, who shared the Asian Games gold medal with him, Jo Wooyoung managed to finish in the top five five times in six tournaments from October onwards, including one win and two runner-up finishes. He ranked fourth on the prize money list. Jang Yubin is currently playing in the LIV Golf League this season.
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At the beginning of this year, Jo Wooyoung participated in Asian Tour events to maintain his competitive edge, and prepared for the new season by refining his shots and short game. He stated, "This season, I want to achieve three wins and become the leader in Genesis Points," adding, "I hope to win the Genesis Award and earn a chance to compete on the PGA Tour in the United States."
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