| Lee Hyung-jun poses for a commemorative photo with his wife, who took on the role of tadi, holding a trophy after winning the KPGA Tour Hyundai Marine & Choi Gyeongju Invitational after overtime at the Ferrum Club in Yeoju, Gyeonggi Province on the 2nd. Provided by KPGA |
Last companion with his wife, who served as a caddy. So, winning the championship after overtime is even more valuable.
Hyung-Jun Lee won the championship by defeating Lee Dong-Min at the end of the second overtime in the last 4 rounds of the Hyundai Marine & Marine Choi Kyung-Joo Invitational (total prize of 1.25 billion won) held at the Ferrum Club (par 72) in Yeoju, Gyeonggi Province on the 2nd. The prize money for the winner is 250 million won.
In the fourth round, Hyungjun Lee combined 5 birdies and 1 bogey to reduce 4 strokes and make a total of 10 under par 278. Lee Dong-min also reduced three strokes and tied the score. In the end, on the second hole of extra time at the 18th hole (par 5), Lee Hyung-jun par and Lee Dong-min double bogey, so the joys and losses were divided.
With this win, Hyung-Jun Lee took the 6th trophy in his career on the KPGA Tour. This is the first time in three years and four months since the winner of the Descente Korea Mansingware Match Play in June 2019 after an overtime match. His personal record of four overtimes is 2 wins and 2 losses. In particular, he won 4 out of 6 wins in the fall, continuing his performance befitting the nickname of the KPGA Tour representative Autumn Man.
Hyeongjun Lee said, “After I was discharged from the military, I only thought about winning one game before losing the seed.” “I always try to win, but the win came sooner than I thought. After returning, my grades were not so good, so if I win somehow, I will be able to find pace again.” I thought so. That’s why I really wanted to win,” he smiled broadly.
It was even more meaningful that Hyung-Jun Lee won the last competition with his wife, who had been a caddy. In July 2017, Hyeongjun Lee also won the NS Home Shopping Gunsan CC Jeonbuk Open with his wife. “My wife has two children and it’s very difficult to become a caddy. I have good skin, but it hurt a lot,” said Lee Hyeong-jun, “This was the last tournament (to be a caddy). I was able to win because I continued to fight today.” did not forget After puttingt that confirmed the championship, Hyung-Jun Lee shared a hug to celebrate the win with his wife.
Jeon Seong-hyeon, who cut six strokes only in the fourth round, finished tied for third with Lee Jung-hwan with 9-under 279. Seo Yo-seop tried to win three of the season, but lost one shot and had to be satisfied with a tie for 7th with 7-under 281 strokes along with Heo In-hoe, Kim Dong-min, and Han-mil Han. Ganggyeongnam, who started jointly with Seo Yo-seop, lost three strokes and was pushed down to a tie for 10th by 5-under 283 strokes.
Reporter Oh Hae-won