Seo Kyo-rim Claims Second Win of Season at The Heaven Masters
Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Golfer Seo Kyo-rim secured her second win of the season at the Inka Financial The Heaven Masters, two weeks after her emotional first victory.
- Seo led the tournament wire-to-wire, finishing with a two-stroke lead.
- Her goal is to win the season's most victories.
Golfer Seo Kyo-rim achieved her second victory of the season at the Inka Financial The Heaven Masters, just two weeks after her tearful maiden win. The 20-year-old athlete displayed a composed performance, securing a wire-to-wire triumph at The Heaven Country Club in Ansan.
Seo carded a final round of 2-under-par 70, bringing her total score to 16-under-par 200. This performance gave her a comfortable two-stroke lead over runner-up Jang Eun-su, who finished at 14-under-par. Seo had maintained the top position from the first round to the final, demonstrating consistent skill throughout the tournament.
Reflecting on her performance, Seo noted a key moment on the 16th hole, a par-4 considered one of the course's most challenging. Her accurate second shot landed just 1.7 meters from the pin, leading to a crucial birdie. This decisive play underscored her confidence and determination to win.
Having experienced an emotional debut win that left her in tears and with a nosebleed, Seo's second victory was marked by a more relaxed demeanor. She expressed her ambition to become the season's top winner, signaling her intent to continue her strong performance in upcoming events.
Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.