Kim Tae-woo1087, Choi Kyung-ju Invitational 1R Surprise Solo Lead

Temporary Suspension of Match Due to Fog for 1 Hour 50 Minutes
Kim Tae-woo Records 7-Under Par Over 14 Holes

Kim Tae-woo 1087 (29) climbed to the top of the leaderboard by recording 2 eagles and 4 birdies.

On the 29th, Kim Tae-woo 1087 posted a 7-under-par 66 after playing only 14 holes in the first round of the KPGA Korean Tour Hyundai Marine & Fire Insurance Choi Kyung-ju Invitational (total prize money 1.25 billion KRW) held at Ferrum Club.

The round was disrupted by fog, causing a temporary suspension around 8:20 AM and resuming at 10:10 AM after a 1 hour and 50 minute delay, creating a chaotic atmosphere. Many players were unable to finish their rounds before play was halted at 6:15 PM due to sunset. Players who did not complete their rounds will finish the remaining holes of the first round and play the second round on the 30th.

Kim Tae-woo 1087 started strong with a birdie on the first hole he played, the 10th hole (par 4). He followed with consecutive birdies on the 13th hole (par 4) and 14th hole (par 3), then recorded an eagle on the last hole of the front nine, the 18th hole (par 5), showing excellent form. In the back nine, he added one eagle and one birdie over three holes. The only blemish was a bogey on the 5th hole (par 5).

Jang Hee-min, who won his first career title at the Woori Financial Championship held here in May, also started brightly. Having completed all 18 holes, 20-year-old Jang Hee-min recorded 5-under-par to sit in second place, closely chasing the leader.

Starting on the 10th hole (par 4), Jang Hee-min’s second shot reached the green before play was suspended due to thick fog. After waiting for 1 hour and 50 minutes, he returned to the course and demonstrated excellent focus by sinking a 5-meter birdie putt. By the 18th hole, he had recorded 5 birdies in the front nine. Although he missed a 3-meter par putt on the 6th hole (par 4), losing one stroke, he finished with a birdie on the 9th hole (par 5) after placing his third shot very close to the hole.