Park Min-ji wins Shinsupyeong Open with final round surge, reaches 20 career wins

Park Min-ji secured her 20th career victory on the KLPGA Tour at the Shinsupyeong Open, achieving the milestone with a stunning final round performance. The 28-year-old golfer carded an 8-under-par 64 on Sunday, bringing her total score to 10-under-par 206 and clinching the championship title. This win places her in elite company, following in the footsteps of KLPGA legends Koo Ok-hee and Shin Ji-yai.

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I didn't expect to reach 20 wins this quickly. It doesn't feel real.

Starting the final day in a tie for 10th, Park delivered a flawless round, sinking eight birdies without a single bogey. She demonstrated remarkable composure, particularly on the 18th hole, where a long birdie putt sealed her victory. Park admitted she felt no pressure from the start, playing with a relaxed mindset due to the gap between her and the leaders. She confessed to not looking at the leaderboard until the very end.

"I didn't expect to reach 20 wins this quickly. It doesn't feel real," Park said in a post-match interview. She reflected on her journey, noting the challenges of playing without a tour card last season. "I learned the pressure of being a player without a tour card. Now that my card is secured, I will play more aggressively," she stated, vowing to become a more exemplary player to repay the support she has received.

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I learned the pressure of being a player without a tour card. Now that my card is secured, I will play more aggressively.

Rookie Kim Ji-yoon finished in second place, two strokes behind Park, after a round that included an eagle. Yoo Hyun-jo, who started the day in the lead, finished tied for fifth. Park's victory not only adds to her impressive career tally but also ensures her place on the tour for the upcoming season, setting the stage for her to potentially break the KLPGA's all-time wins record.

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I will become a more exemplary player to repay the support I have received.