서교림, ‘솔림대전’ 연장서 김민솔 따돌리고 2주 연속 정상

Choi Soo-young, a 20-year-old golfer, edged out her longtime rival Kim Min-sool to win the 48th KLPGA Championship at the Garden&Parlise Course in Pochon Hills, Goyang on the 23rd. This was her first major championship victory, making it all the more exciting. During the tournament, she shot a 8-under-par total of 280 (70-67-69-74), narrowly missing out on overtaking Kim Min-sool by one stroke.

Choi Soo-young took the lead in the first hole, capitalizing on Kim Min-sool's missed putt, and maintained her advantage throughout the tournament. Kim Min-sool, who started with an 8-under-par score, led by 3 strokes at the start of the final round but eventually trailed by two after Choi Soo-young made a crucial birdie on the 16th hole.

As the tournament progressed, the two players traded birdies and bogeys, but in the end, Choi Soo-young emerged victorious, claiming a prize money of 2.7 million won. This marked her second consecutive title in two weeks, bringing her career major titles to four. The win solidified her position as the top-ranked player for the season, with more victories than her closest competitor, Kim Min-sool.

Despite her early struggles, Choi Soo-young regained her confidence on the 18th hole and secured her maiden major championship win.