'Assault Captain' Hwang Yumin Clinches Victory in Fourth Playoff... Hong Jeongmin Crowned Money Leader

Third Career Victory at Daebo Housedi Championship
One Win Each in Korea, the United States, and Taiwan This Year
Lim Heejung and Lee Dong-eun Share Second Place, Rookie of the Year Honors for Seo Gyolim

'Assault Captain' Hwang Yumin delivered a spectacular finale.

On November 9, at Seowon Hills Country Club (par 72, 6,556 yards) in Paju, Gyeonggi Province, Hwang Yumin recorded four birdies and two bogeys in the final third round of the Daebo Housede Championship, the last event of the 2025 season on the Korea Ladies Professional Golf Association (KLPGA) Tour, which had a total prize fund of 1 billion won. She finished with a total score of 11-under-par 205, tying with Lim Heejeong and Lee Dong-eun, and then clinched victory with a 6.4-meter birdie putt on the 18th hole (par 4) during the fourth playoff hole.

Hwang Yumin is smiling while holding the trophy immediately after winning the Daebo Housede Championship. Photo by KLPGA

This victory marks Hwang Yumin's third career win and her first in one year and seven months since the Doosan E&C We’ve Championship in April last year, earning her 250 million won in prize money. This year, she showcased her strength by winning tournaments in the United States, Taiwan, and Korea. Last month, she won the LPGA Tour Lotte Championship in the United States, securing her place on the American tour next year. In March, she also claimed victory at the season-opening Foxconn Players Championship on the Taiwan Ladies Golf Tour.

Hwang Yumin started the round tied for the lead with Seo Eojin, one shot ahead. Lim Heejeong and Lee Dong-eun, who were tied for 10th place and three shots behind after the second round, both shot five-under on the final day to join the playoff. The first and second playoff holes on the 18th did not produce a winner. In the third playoff, with the pin and tee positions moved forward, Lim Heejeong missed a short 1-meter par putt to the left of the hole and was eliminated. In the fourth playoff, Lee Dong-eun missed her birdie putt from about 8 meters, and Hwang Yumin sank her birdie putt to bring the marathon contest to an end.

Hwang Yumin is fist-bumping with her caddy after making a par save on the 3rd hole of the final 3rd round at the Daebo Housedi Championship. Photo by KLPGA

In her victory interview, Hwang Yumin said, "I'm so happy to win the last tournament of the season," adding, "I wanted to win in Korea before heading to the United States, and I was able to achieve that dream in dramatic fashion." She continued, "There were times when the long playoff felt exhausting, but thanks to the support of the fans, I was able to stay focused until the end," expressing her gratitude.

Meanwhile, all individual award winners for this year's KLPGA Tour have been confirmed. In the prize money category, Hong Jeongmin took first place with 1,341,523,334 won. The Player of the Year award (681 points) and lowest scoring average (69.9368 strokes) were already secured by Yoo Hyeonjo before this event. The most wins category was shared by Hong Jeongmin, Bang Shinsil, and Lee Yewon, each with three victories. The Rookie of the Year award went to Seo Gyolim (1,468 points).

Seo Gyolim, the Rookie of the Year award winner, is giving an interview after finishing the Daebo Housedi Championship. Photo by KLPGA

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