Kim Min-joo, the first multi-win challenge in her life, leads for two consecutive days, and Bang Shin-sil Kim Soo-ji, Yoo Hyun-jo and Hong Jung-min, the reversal challenge

Jul 12, 2025

Kim Min-ju High1 Resort Women's Open 2025 3R No. 2 T-Shot_

Kim Min-joo (23) is close to winning his first multiple games with a stable short game. She has secured her second attempt to win the KLPGA tour in three months.

Kim Min-joo cut three strokes with three birdies without a bogey in the third round of the KLPGA Tour High1 Resort Women's Open (total prize money of 1 billion won) held at High1 Country Club (par 72) in Jeongseon-gun, Gangwon-do on the 12th. Kim Min-ju, who recorded 69 strokes, held the lead for the second consecutive day following the second round with a total of 12-under 204 strokes in the third round.

BTSHY1 Resort Women's Open 2025 3R 2nd Hall

If he maintains the lead in the final round on the 13th, he will mark his second win and first multi-win season since his debut win at the iM Financial Open in April.

a golden opportunity. I have no intention of backing down.

In an interview after the third round, Kim Min-ju expressed her firm determination, saying, `I will win.' He said "It's been a long time since I started the last round as the lead, and I'll play my own game calmly as I've played since the first round so far and win the championship. I'll do my best and do an interview again tomorrow"I strengthened my firm will.

deserve confidence.

Kim Min-joo, who recorded 8-under 64, the course record tie record the previous day, only had three birdies on the day, but showed off her excellent game management ability. He missed the green six times, but made a par save without making a single bogey.

Kim Soo-ji High1 Resort Women's Open 2025 3R 2nd Hall

Kim Min-ju said "Today, the shot wasn't as good as yesterday. So there was a situation where I missed the par-3 hole to the right. Still, there was no serious situation, so I easily par-saved and went there. "

Why do you lead the way with only 2 bogeys when your shots are bad? The secret is the ability to play short games.

"As I keep playing short games, I think it's easier to save."Kim Min-ju said, "You have to make a birdie in the hole where the wedge is held as much as possible, so I think putting will be very important when the accuracy of the wedge shot and the birdie chance come. So I'll try to make it as successful as possible when I get a chance inside the 5m. I'm going to practice putting after today as well." "Even if I miss the tee shot a little bit, I think it's a chance to get closer to the green, so I think the course is in favor of the long hitter is right," he said.

Yoo Hyun-jo High1 Resort Women's Open 2025 3R 7th hole green figure

Bang Shin-sil, who won the Nexen/St. Nine Masters in April, will try to win the final round in second place (10 under par 206), two strokes behind Kim Min-ju, by reducing six strokes with eight birdies.

Bang Shin-sil, who suffered from hay fever after winning the championship, continues to treat and rehabilitate, and is controlling the amount of practice. I'm worried, but there's no big problem with the economy,' he said, explaining the secret to the rise.

Bang Shin-sil, who challenged himself to multiple wins, said "Last week was very hot and humid, but this week is easier because I did well nonetheless. I don't feel much pressure physically, he said, showing confidence.

Hong Jung-min High1 Resort Women's Open 2025 3R No. 2 tee shot

Kim Soo-ji, who cut five shots, cut five shots with five birdies to move to third place with nine under par 207.

Yoo Hyun-jo, who maintains the top ranking in all categories without competition for the championship, also tied for fourth with Hong Jung-min at 8-under 208 with 5-under 67.

Photo provided = KLPGA

This article was translated by Naver AI translator.