Park Kyul Rides Two-Game Winning Streak... Thrilling One-Hole Victories on Consecutive Days

Park Kyul Defeats Yoo Hyunjo in Second Doosan Match Play Group Stage Match
Lee Yewon and Park Hyunkyung Both Secure Second Wins
Choi Jeongwon and Bang Shinsil Celebrate Victories Together

'Beauty golfer' Park Kyul secured a satisfying second win.

On May 14, at the La Dena Golf Club Nature·Garden Course (par 72) in Chuncheon, Gangwon Province, she defeated last year's Player of the Year, Yoo Hyunjo, by one hole in the second match of Group 3 during the Doosan Match Play group stage of the Korean Ladies Professional Golf Association (KLPGA) Tour, which has a total prize purse of 1 billion won.

Park Kyul is teeing off on the 2nd hole of the second match in the group stage of the Doosan Match Play. Photo by KLPGA

Having beaten Li Xuying of China the previous day, Park Kyul now has two consecutive wins, putting herself in a favorable position to advance to the round of 16. Park Kyul will face Cho Hyerim (who has two losses) in the third group stage match on May 15.

Defending champion Lee Yewon secured a three-hole victory over Kim Woojeong in the second match of Group 5. With two wins, Lee Yewon will play her third match against Lee Chaeun (one win, one draw) to determine advancement to the round of 16.

Park Hyunkyung, the winner of the 2024 tournament, also won by two holes over Seo Eojin (two losses). With two wins, Park Hyunkyung will compete with Shin Dain (two wins) for a ticket to the round of 16.

Rookie Choi Jeongwon earned her second win by defeating Ji Hansol. She secured a one-hole victory with a birdie on the final 9th hole (par 4). Choi Jeongwon will face Hong Jinyoung (one win, one loss) in the third match.

Bang Shinsil dominated Moon Jeongmin (one win, one loss) with a five-hole victory. Having secured two wins, Bang Shinsil will play the final group stage match against Kim Minsol (one win, one loss).

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