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Flawless Play by Kim Min-sun Secures KLPGA Nexen·Saintnine Masters 'No Bogey' Victory

From Hankyoreh · (20h ago) Korean Positive tone

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Kim Min-sun secured a victory at the KLPGA Nexen·Saintnine Masters with a flawless 'no bogey' performance over 54 holes.
  • She finished one stroke ahead of Jeon Ye-seung, achieving her second career win and earning 180 million won.
  • Kim expressed happiness with the win and aims for multiple victories this season, while Jeon Ye-seung secured the top spot in cumulative prize money despite a second consecutive runner-up finish.

Golfer Kim Min-sun showcased a masterclass in precision and consistency, clinching the KLPGA Nexen·Saintnine Masters title with an exceptional 'no bogey' streak across all three rounds. Her remarkable performance, culminating in a final round 3-under-par 69, saw her finish at 16-under-par 200, holding off a strong challenge from Jeon Ye-seung by a single stroke.

This victory marks Kim's second career win on the KLPGA tour and comes with a significant prize of 180 million won. Reflecting on her achievement, Kim expressed her delight, stating, "I was nervous ahead of next week's title defense (at the Duckshin EPC Championship), but I'm happy to have achieved a good result." She further articulated her ambition for the season, adding, "Last season, I won once early on, but with this win in April, I aim for multiple victories and will play hard."

I was nervous ahead of next week's title defense (at the Duckshin EPC Championship), but I'm happy to have achieved a good result.

— Kim Min-sunExpressing her feelings after winning the Nexen·Saintnine Masters.

Meanwhile, Jeon Ye-seung, who led for much of the tournament, narrowly missed out on the championship title, ending in second place for the second consecutive week. Despite the disappointment, Jeon's consistent high finishes propelled her to the top of the cumulative prize money rankings, earning 110 million won for this event alone. Her performance underscores her strong form this season, positioning her as a consistent contender.

Other notable performances included Kim Min-sol, who tied for third place alongside Jung Yun-ji, Kim Min-ju, and Kim Min-byeol. Defending champion Bang Shin-sil finished in a tie for 12th place with Park Hyun-kyung. The tournament, held at Gaya CC, provided a thrilling display of professional golf, highlighting the competitive spirit and emerging talents within the KLPGA.

Last season, I won once early on, but with this win in April, I aim for multiple victories and will play hard.

— Kim Min-sunStating her goals for the current KLPGA season following her victory.
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Originally published by Hankyoreh in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.