First win at a major championship 'Yoon Young-chul's real fan'Super Rookie'There is a separate KIA player'I want to teach golf'
Sep 08, 2024
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Known as a real fan of the KIA Tigers enough to cheer for the sketchbook, he showed his affection once again.
In the final fourth round of the KB Financial Group Star Championship held at Blackstone Icheon Golf Club's North and West Course (par 72) on the 8th, Yoo Hyun-jo reduced two strokes with five birdies and recorded a total of 13-under 275 strokes to win by two strokes. He was the first rookie winner of the KB Financial Group Star Championship and the 10th rookie winner of the major tournament. So far, there have been nine rookie wins in the KLPGA major tournament. Seven of them have won their first major championships.
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While passing 17 cuts out of the previous 18 competitions, he ranked in the top 10 four times and in the top five once. He tried to win the championship several times, but he failed to overcome the last crisis each time.
"I think it's a good experience, but I think I've found a way to overcome the pain when it collapsed," said Yoo Hyun-jo, who entered the final round alone as the lead. "Before, I didn't play well, so I let myself go without realizing it. I will never give up until the end now," he said, renewing his determination for the championship challenge. After winning the championship, Yoo Hyun-jo said "I promised not to give up until the end as I had an interview yesterday, and even if I wasn't first, I played without giving up because I wanted to raise the ranking as much as possible."
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In fact, Yoo Hyun-jo, who threw the first pitch at a game held at Kia Champions Field in Gwangju on October 11 last year, said, "If I win often on the professional stage next year, won't there be another day to pitch again. I think I can do better if I pitch again. That's how good you will be on the professional stage"I have made a commitment.
When asked about his hopes for the first pitch of the KIA game right after his first win, "If you call me, I'll run right to Gwangju or anywhere."," he replied with a cool answer. Leading KIA, which is running to win the regular season by reducing the magic number directly to the Korean Series, has no reason to refuse to throw the first pitch of Yoo Hyun-jo, who won the first major championship. However, the ongoing tour schedule is a variable.
When asked about his "favorite Tigers player", Yoo Hyun-jo said, "Originally, I became a fan of KIA because I liked Yoon Young-chul, but now all KIA players are so good. I can't say it's just one person because I like hitters, pitchers, and all of them, but the uniform belongs to Yoon Young-chul."," he said with a smile.
When asked 'A player who wants to give golf lessons', Yoo Hyun-jo answered "Kim Do-young" immediately, making the audience laugh, waving his hands in a hurry and "There is a reason why." Since I hit a lot of home runs, I think the distance will be too much. Won't you be able to communicate and get to know each other only when you're younger?", he said in a hurry and ended the interview cheerfully.
hschung@sportschosun.com
