'Match Queen' Bokyung Kim Clinches Second Victory on Champions Tour to Much Applause

Victory in Playoff at Eastone·Ocean Beach 8th Event
Back on Top After Champions Classic Round 1
"I Want to Keep Showing Consistent Strong Performances"

'Match Queen' Kim Bokyung has achieved her second victory on the Champions Tour.

At the Gyeongbuk Yeongdeok Ocean Beach Golf & Resort (par 72, 5,962 yards), she carded a 6-under 66 in the second round of the 8th round of the KLPGA 2026 Eastone·Ocean Beach Champions (Senior) Tour (total prize money KRW 70 million). She finished tied at 12-under 132 with Lee Jeongeun 3 and Moon Jiyeong 2, then clinched the win with a 1.5-meter birdie on the first playoff hole (hole 18, par 5). This marks her second victory of the season following the first round of the KLPGA 2026 Champions Classic, earning her KRW 10.5 million in prize money.

Kim Bokyung is posing with the trophy after winning the 8th round of the 2026 Eastone Ocean Beach Champions Tour. Provided by KLPGA

Kim Bokyung, who joined the KLPGA in August 2004, has a total of four career wins, including her first at the 2008 Doosan Match Play Championship. Having turned 40 this year, she is now competing on the Champions Tour.

Kim Bokyung expressed, "I was able to finish strong by securing three consecutive birdies from hole 16 to hole 18. I am even happier because winning again was something I did not expect." She also said, "By consistently participating in tournaments, I am gaining new energy in my daily life, and I hope to maintain solid performances in the remaining three events as well."

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