[Golf Topic] Im Sungjae "Laughing and Crying in the Water Hazard"

[Asia Economy Kim Hyun-jun, Golf Specialist Reporter] ○... "Laughing and crying at the water hazard."

Im Sung-jae (22, CJ Logistics) created spectacular water hazard moments for two consecutive days at the Chapultepec Golf Club (Par 71, 7,345 yards) in Mexico City, Mexico, the battleground of the World Golf Championships (WGC) Series Mexico Championship (total prize money $10.5 million). The starting point was when his tee shot on the 7th hole (Par 3, 223 yards) the previous day fell short into the water, bounced off the bottom, and successfully landed 'on the green.' He then made two putts from 6.3 meters to dramatically save par.

However, on the 23rd (Korean time), he took a risky 'water hazard shot' on the 17th hole (Par 3) and suffered a critical double bogey. Although he barely escaped with his right foot in the water, the ball flew over the green into a bunker. After two bunker shots, he ended up with '4 on 1 putt.' Im Sung-jae lost two strokes in an instant, finishing the day at 1 under par and a total of 2 under par 211 strokes after three rounds, ultimately placing tied for 30th.