[Interview] Park Jeongmin: "Eagle on Back Nine's 2nd Hole Was the Turning Point... Intense Short Game Practice Was the Foundation"

12th Asia Business Daily Honam Cup Junior Golf Championship
Men's Champion Park Jeongmin: "Precision Shots Led to Victory"

"Armed with the confidence of just three years of experience, I am determined to reach the top even in the professional arena."

Park Jungmin (3rd year at Hampyeong Golf High School), who won first place in the boys' division at the 12th Asia Business Daily Honam Cup Junior Golf Championship, is taking a commemorative photo at the awards ceremony on the 12th. Photo by Song Bohyun

Park Jeongmin, a third-year student at Hampyeong Golf High School, claimed the top spot in the men's division at the 12th Asia Business Daily Honam Cup Junior Golf Championship, held at Leonette Country Club in Gokseong-gun, South Jeolla Province.

Despite having a relatively short career of only three years, Park demonstrated steady and consistent play throughout the two-day tournament.

He started strong by shooting a 70 in the first round, taking the lead from day one, and then showed remarkable focus in the final round by carding a 68. With a final total of 138 strokes (6 under par), Park Jeongmin comfortably outperformed his formidable competitors to claim the championship trophy.

Park commented, "I didn't expect to win before the tournament, but as the rounds progressed, my feel for the shots improved and my play came together, which led to this great result."

The pivotal moment in Park's victory came on the second hole of the back nine.

He recalled, "The eagle I made on the second hole of the back nine turned the momentum of the match in my favor."

Park's efforts to overcome his weaknesses also played a crucial role in this victory. Through intensive training, he managed to turn his shortcomings into strengths.

He said, "I always felt my short game was lacking, so I practically lived at the practice range to work on it. Recently, switching to a new golf ball has really helped me reduce my score, as it seemed to be drawn into the hole more easily."

Park Jeongmin expressed his ambition by saying, "I will do my best to lift the winner's cup on the professional stage as well in the future."

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