[Golf Topic] "Is Yu Hyun-joo's Caddie World Ranking No. 5 Kim Hyo-joo?"

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Hyunjun, Golf Specialist] ○…World No. 5 Kim Hyoju (26, Lotte) appeared this time as a surprise caddie.

It was during the first round of the KLPGA Tour Elkru-TV Chosun Pro Celebrity (total prize money 600 million KRW) held on the 24th at Island Golf Course in Ansan, Gyeonggi Province (par 72, 6,613 yards). She took on the caddie role for Yoo Hyunju (27), with whom she had built a friendship after meeting on a broadcast event program last year. It is interesting that this came right after her victory at the OK Savings Bank Park Seri Invitational (total prize money 800 million KRW) which ended on the 19th. "I was so nervous I couldn't sleep," she said, adding, "Everyone said it would be tough, but it was better than I expected."

Yoo Hyunju is a player who gained explosive popularity as a world star last year due to her stunning looks. However, she ranked only 109th in prize money over seven tournaments and is currently active on the Dream (2nd division) Tour. She participated in this tournament as an invited player and finished tied for 91st place at 5 over par with 2 birdies, 5 bogeys, and 1 double bogey, leaving some regrets. "I was worried that Hyoju might struggle or get hurt," she said, "Our styles were different, but I think it was a good memory." Kim Hyoju is scheduled to return to the United States this weekend.