Tee Shots Toward Future Golf Stars... Fierce Competition From Day One at the 12th The Asia Business Daily Honam Cup

Park Jeongmin and Song Yujin Lead After First Round in Their Respective Divisions

Promising Junior Golfers from Across the Nation Gather at Leonet CC in Gokseong

Three Elementary School Players Specially Invited; Kang Eunchan Ranks 10th with

The 12th Asia Business Daily Honam Cup Junior Golf Championship, known as a gateway for promising domestic golf talent, was held on June 11 at Leonnette Country Club in Gokseong, Jeollanam-do.

Hosted by The Asia Business Daily Honam Bureau and organized by the Gwangju Metropolitan City Golf Association, the tournament brought together junior golfers from across the country for two days of intense competition.

On the morning of the 11th, at Leonnette Country Club in Gokseong-gun, Jeonnam, Park Jungmin (third year at Hampyeong Golf High School), who took the lead in the men's division in the first round of the 12th Asia Business Daily Honam Cup Junior Golf Championship, is taking a tee shot. Photo by Song Bohyun

On the first day of the tournament in the men's division, Park Jongmin (third year, Hampyeong High School) took the sole lead with a score of 2-under-par 70.

Next, Lee Junki (first year, Suseong Distance Learning High School) was second with 1-under-par 71, while Song Jiseop (second year, Daejeon Distance Learning High School), Yoo Minhyeok (third year, Sogang High School), Hwang Geon (first year, Mangyeong High School), and Park Sihyeon (first year, Gaegum High School) were tied for third place with even-par 72. Lee Hyukjun (third year, Sungil Middle School) and Baek Jinwoo (first year, Jeonju Distance Learning High School) both finished with 1-over-par 73, sharing fourth place.

In the women's division, Song Yujin (third year, Gwangtan Middle School) took the sole lead with a 1-under-par 71.

On the morning of the 11th, at the Le Onette CC in Gokseong County, Jeollanam-do, Song Yujin (3rd grade, Gwangtan Middle School), who took the lead in the first round of the 12th The Asia Business Daily Honam Cup Junior Golf Championship women's division, is teeing off. Photo by Song Bohyun

An Hayoun (third year, Hamyeol Girls' High School) finished second with even-par 72, followed by Shim Seungyeon (second year, Mangyeong Girls' High School) with 1-over-par 73. Lee Dakyung (first year, Hamyeol Girls' High School), Kim Yewon (third year, Sogang High School), Oh Sebyeok (first year, Mangyeong Girls' High School), and Jeong Chaeun (first year, Anseong High School) all tied for fourth place with 2-over-par 74.

Notably, among the three elementary school athletes specially invited to this tournament, Kang Eun-chan (sixth year, Sumun Elementary School) made a strong impression by finishing tied for 10th in the men's division with 3-over-par.

Additionally, in the women's division, both An Hayoun and Lee Yuna (first year, Dongyeong Middle School) recorded eagles, drawing attention.

This tournament is played in a 36-hole stroke play format, with the final rankings determined by the combined results of the final round on June 12.

The 12th Asia Business Daily Honam Cup Junior Golf Championship opened on the 11th at Le Onette Country Club in Gokseong County, Jeollanam-do, where participants are attempting putts. Photo by Jeonghoon Noh

Meanwhile, the Asia Business Daily Honam Cup Junior Golf Championship is recognized as a major gateway for junior golfers, having produced players such as Yoo Hae-ran and Lee Somi who are active on both domestic and international stages.

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