Ko Ji-woo leads KLPGA High1 Open by eight shots, eyes fourth career win

Golfer Ko Ji-woo is on the verge of securing her fourth career victory after maintaining her lead through the third round of the High1 Resort Women's Open. The 24-year-old extended her dominant performance at the High1 Country Club in Jeongseon, Gangwon Province.

Ko delivered a stellar performance in the second round, carding an eagle and eight birdies against a single bogey to finish with a 9-under 64. This remarkable score brought her total to 24-under-par 195. She now holds a commanding eight-stroke lead over the nearest competitors, including Kim Min-ju, Jeon Ye-seong, and Seo Eo-jin, who are all tied at 16-under-par.

Since her debut on the KLPGA Tour in 2022, Ko has consistently achieved at least one victory per year, accumulating three career wins. This tournament presents an opportunity for her to claim her first win of the 2026 season and add to her professional record. She also has a chance to reclaim the tournament title, which she last won in 2024.

Ko's exceptional form was evident throughout the second round. She started strong with an eagle on the par-4 2nd hole and followed up with three consecutive birdies from the 4th hole. She further solidified her lead with back-to-back birdies on the 10th and 11th holes. Despite a bogey on the 12th, she quickly recovered with a birdie on the 13th, demonstrating remarkable resilience and skill. Additional birdies on the 15th and 18th holes widened the gap between her and the rest of the field.