“Long Drive Queen” Park Kyung-hyun Becomes First Korean to Finish Runner-Up at World Long Drive Championship

Posted a best drive of 358 yards at the tournament

Finished second behind Abby Marting, the best-ever result by a South Korean competitor

Showcased a dominant performance with a MONSTAR shaft

“Long Drive Queen” Park Kyung-hyun finished as runner-up at the 2026 World Long Drive Championship (WLD).

The Korea Long Drive Association (KLD) announced on October 30 that Park Kyung-hyun placed second in the women’s division, behind Abby Marting of the United States, at the 2026 World Long Drive Championship in Reno, Nevada. She became the first South Korean woman to reach the final and recorded the significant achievement of finishing as runner-up. Park Kyung-hyun posted a best drive of 358 yards at the tournament.

Park Kyunghyun finished runner-up at the World Long Drive Championship. Provided by the Korea Long Drive Association.

Park Kyung-hyun advanced through qualifying at the event, which drew top long-drive competitors from around the world, to reach the final, where only four players competed. She showcased an explosive swing and tremendous driving power on the final stage as well.

This was the best-ever result by a South Korean competitor in the division and the first time one had placed in the final. Park Kyung-hyun put on a steady long-drive display with a MONSTAR shaft, known for its strong flex and directional stability.

“I felt nervous because my opponents were so skilled, but I went into it determined to trust my equipment and my swing and do my best,” Park Kyung-hyun said. “I’m happy that I was able to show the competitiveness of Korean long-drive golf on the world stage.”

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