Sang Hyunjun and Sung Haein Lead After Round 1 of the "11th Asia Economy Honam Cup Junior Golf Championship"

Sang Hyunjun Leads Men's Division at 6 Under, Sung Haein Tops Women's at 7 Under
Kim Yunhu, Park Geonung, and Jung Woojin Share Second in Men's at 3 Under
Lee Yunseo and Pyo Songhyun Tie for Second in Women's at 3 Under, Four Shots Behind Leader

In the first round of the "11th Asia Economy Honam Cup Junior Golf Championship" held at Hwasun CC, Jeonnam on the 12th, Sang Hyunjun (left) and Sung Haein took first place in the men's and women's divisions respectively. Photo by Min Chanki

In the first round of the "11th Asia Economy Honam Cup Junior Golf Championship," Sang Hyunjun (Kyungshin High School 2nd year) took first place in the men's division, while Sung Haein (Bomun High School 1st year) led the women's division.

On June 12 at Hwasun Country Club in Jeonnam (par 71, 6,376 meters), Sang Hyunjun shot a 6-under-par 65 with seven birdies and one bogey in the first round. In this opening round, Sang Hyunjun outperformed national team members and reserve players, taking a smooth first step toward victory. He holds a three-stroke lead over the second-place group.

The second-place group consists of Kim Yunhu (Hampyeong Golf High School 3rd year), Park Geonung (Seogang High School 3rd year), and Jung Woojin (Daeyeon High School 1st year), each shooting a 3-under-par 68. National team member Yoo Minhyuk (Seogang High School 2nd year), who was highly anticipated for this round, finished the first round at 2-under-par, tying for fifth place with Yoon Haseong (Yeongsan High School 3rd year) and Kim Minseong1 (Cheongju Shinhung High School 1st year). In addition, Yoon Yejun (Incheon Christian High School 1st year), Song Wooyoung (Mangwoon Middle School 3rd year), and Noh Seongmin (Sodam High School 2nd year) each shot a 1-under-par 70, joining the group of players under par.

The 11th Asia Economy Honam Cup Junior Golf Championship was held on the morning of the 12th at Jeonnam Hwasun Country Club. Photo by Kim Wanjung

In the women's division, Sung Haein (Bomun High School 1st year) carded a 7-under-par 64 in the first round at the same course (par 71, 5,848 meters). Sung Haein delivered a flawless performance, collecting seven birdies without a single bogey.

The second-place group includes Lee Yunseo (Seomun Girls' High School 3rd year) and Pyo Songhyun (Suncheon Distance Learning High School 2nd year), both shooting a 3-under-par 68. Among the women's players, the reserve team members stood out, as all three reserve players occupied the first and second positions, demonstrating their abilities.

In fourth place are Kim Sei (Seoul Automotive High School 1st year) and Lee Dakyung (Hamyeol Girls' Middle School 3rd year), each with a 2-under-par 69. The sixth-place group, with 1-under-par 70, includes Yoon Yeeun (Jinseong Girls' High School 1st year), Park Jehee (Hamyeol Girls' High School 3rd year), and Park Yul (Seogang High School 2nd year), who all share the spot.

Yoo Ahyun (Seogang High School 3rd year), who claimed the women's championship trophy for two consecutive years in 2023 and 2024 and was aiming for a third straight win this year, shot a 1-over-par 72 and is tied for 13th place.

Meanwhile, the final round of the "11th Asia Economy Honam Cup Junior Golf Championship" will begin at the same course at 6:10 a.m. on June 13.

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