'Pocheon's Daughter' Seo Yeonjeong Leads by 2 Strokes "Hometown Spurt"... Kim Jiyeong2 in 2nd Place

BC Card·Hankyung Ladies Cup Day 2 4-Under Par Daily Best, Park Hyunkyung Slips to Tied 30th

Seo Yeon-jeong is teeing off at the 8th hole on the second day of the BC Card·Hankyung Ladies Cup. Photo by KLPGA

[Asia Economy Kim Hyun-jun, Golf Specialist Reporter] It is the "hometown spurt" of Seo Yeon-jeong (26, Yojin Construction), the "Daughter of Pocheon."

On the 25th, at Pocheon Hills Golf Club in Pocheon City, Gyeonggi Province (Par 72, 6,610 yards), during the second day of the KLPGA Tour BC Card-Hankyung Ladies Cup (total prize money 700 million KRW), Seo surged to the top spot with a daily best score of 4-under par, reaching 6-under par 138 strokes, two strokes ahead. Defending champion Kim Ji-young 2 (25, SK Networks) and three others are chasing in a four-way tie for second place at 4-under par 140 strokes. The top favorite, Park Hyun-kyung (20, Korea Land & Trust), remained tied for 30th place at even par 144 strokes.

For Seo Yeon-jeong, this is a golden opportunity to claim her first victory on her home course. Starting tied for 8th place, two strokes behind, she made four birdies. She gained momentum with three consecutive birdies from holes 1 to 3 and added another birdie on the 13th hole (par 5). She said, "My putting was good," and added, "I will do my best until the end," showing her fighting spirit. Among the leaders, rookie Son Joo-hee (25) and four others are tied for 7th place at 3-under par 141 strokes. Choi Hye-jin (22, Lotte) is tied for 30th, and Jang Ha-na (29, BC Card) dropped to a tie for 55th place at 2-over par 144 strokes.