Choi Eun-woo Wins Consecutive Titles with 'Wire to Wire' Victory

Nexen·Saintnine Masters 1-Stroke Lead 'Cheers'
Second Career Win, Prize Money 162 Million KRW
Jung Yoonji and Lee Dong-eun Tied for 2nd, Park Hyunkyung 4th

Defending champion Choi Eun-woo secured a 'wire-to-wire' victory.

Choi Eun-woo is reading the putting line on the 4th hole of the final 3rd round of the Nexen Saintnine Masters.

On the 21st, at the Gaya Country Club in Gimhae, Gyeongnam (Par 72, 6,818 yards), Choi added one under par in the final third round of the KLPGA Tour Nexen Saint Nine Masters (total prize money 900 million KRW) to complete a one-stroke victory (8 under par 208). She successfully defended her title by holding the lead for three consecutive days. This is her second career win, with a winner's prize of 162 million KRW.

Choi started tied for the lead with a two-stroke difference, recording two birdies and one bogey. After a bogey on the 5th hole (par 4), she struggled to reduce her score but reclaimed the top of the leaderboard with birdies on the 14th and 17th holes. Before the 17th hole, she made a lucky par save on the 16th hole (par 5). Her second shot from the fairway flew into the left woods, but the ball bounced off a gallery member and came back into the playing area. She placed her third shot on the green and secured par, laying the foundation for her victory.

On the final 18th hole (par 4), although her tee shot and second shot went into the rough, she saved par well and avoided a playoff. Right after winning, she exclaimed, "It was difficult because birdies didn’t come early as I thought. I played patiently, waiting for my chance." She added, "Since this was the course where I had my first win, I played with confidence. Winning again feels very meaningful."

Lee Dong-eun shot 4 under par to rise to a tie for second place (7 under par 209). Jung Yoon-ji also tied for second, Lee Jung-min and Park Hyun-kyung tied for fourth (6 under par 210), Kim Jae-hee tied for ninth (4 under par 212), and Yoo Hyun-jo tied for 13th (3 under par 213). Lee Ye-won and Park Gyeol tied for 37th (2 over par 218), Yoon Ina tied for 52nd (4 over par 220), and Park Ye-ji finished tied for 62nd (6 over par 222).