[Golf Topic] 'Box Office Icon' Yoo Hyun-joo Fails to Make 'Top 10' "Being Greedy Doesn't Work"

Yoo Hyun-joo is inspecting the green on the 2nd hole on the final day of the Jeju Samdasoo Masters. Photo by KLPGA

[Asia Economy Reporter No Woo-rae] ○... "Being greedy doesn't work."

The regret of 'hitting icon' Yoo Hyun-joo (26, Golden Blue). On the final day of the KLPGA Tour Jeju Samdasoo Masters (total prize money 800 million KRW), held at Saint Four Golf Resort (par 72, 6,500 yards) in Jeju City, Jeju Island on the 2nd, she struggled with 2 over par and finished tied for 25th place (8 under par 280 strokes). She had been tied for 12th place until the previous day, which was a good position for her first-ever 'top 10 competition.' However, she made only 3 birdies and gave away 5 bogeys.

Although it was not the expected 'top 10,' it was her best performance this year. After finishing 51st at the KLPGA Championship in May, she had missed the cut in six consecutive tournaments. "Since it was the last day, I wanted to do well," she said, "but it seems that greed and I don't get along well." She added, "I have developed a lot of ability to overcome crises, but I still hesitated a bit," and vowed, "I believe I will continue to improve and will keep working hard."

"Although it's disappointing, I saw the possibility of 'I can do it' in putting and shots," Yoo Hyun-joo said, adding, "I think I can get better. I want to praise myself and also comfort myself." To the fans who supported her despite the less-than-expected results, she said, "I have attracted attention for my appearance, but I am working very hard as a player," and expressed her determination, "I will do my best to continue improving and showing better performances."