Kim Tae-woo wins the 4th tournament of the '2026 S-OIL SEVEN GTOUR MIXED' hosted by Golfzon, showcasing a long-drive showdown with Moon Se-hyung

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A spectacular long-drive display by the players extended into extra holes, until Kim Tae-woo2 ultimately secured his first career victory.

Golfzon Co., Ltd. (CEO Park Kang-soo) announced on the 1st that Kim Tae-woo2 claimed his first career title at the 4th tournament of the mixed-screen golf tour '2026 S-OIL SEVEN GTOUR MIXED', held on Saturday, May 30, at Daejeon Golfzon Joymaru Course. Kim recorded 15-under par in the first round, 14-under par in the second round, and a final total of 29-under par, tying with Moon Se-hyung before winning in extra holes.

The total prize money for the tournament was 80 million won (with the winner's share at 17 million won). S-OIL TotalEnergies Lubricants Co., which has consistently partnered with the screen golf tour since 2024 to support its development, participated as the main sponsor.

The competition was held in one day with two rounds of 36 holes of stroke play in Golfzon's TVision NX Tour Mode, with no cut. Ninety-two professional male and female players, selected based on points for the 2026 GTOUR and WGTOUR awards and prior records from the 4th tournament, competed fiercely. Additionally, KPGA and KLPGA first-tier tour players such as Jung Chan-min and Yoo Hye-ju participated as recommended players, concluding the event amid strong support from many golf fans.

The main highlight of the tournament was the fierce battle between long-drive specialists Kim Tae-woo2 and Moon Se-hyung, who represent GTOUR and WGTOUR. Starting the final round tied for first, Kim Tae-woo2 displayed aggressive play with bold shots, recording consecutive birdies up to the 7th hole and showcasing flawless play without any bogeys. Kim took control of the victory momentum with an eagle on the 13th hole in the latter half and finished tied with Moon Se-hyung at a final total of 29-under par. In the extra holes, Kim Tae-woo2, who played first, delivered a memorable moment with a powerful tee shot followed by a chip-in eagle on the second shot, securing his first-ever GTOUR title.

Moon Se-hyung also relentlessly chased the lead throughout the tournament, demonstrating strong potential for victory. Known this season for his powerful long-drive ability and refined play that has earned him popularity among golf fans, he delivered near-perfect performance but narrowly missed the title with an unfortunate bunker error on his second shot in extra holes, settling for second place.

On a relatively low-difficulty course, players continued their birdie streaks, and the increasingly intense lead competition allowed spectators to witness the skills of many professionals. Han Jimin displayed flawless play, including a shot eagle on the 14th hole, showcasing strong long and mid-range putting skills, and finished tied for third alongside Shim Hyun-woo, who maintained the lead with calm play. Additionally, screen golf AI expert Song Han-baek, along with aggressive players Park Rae-seong and Park Chan-hee, tied for fifth place. Kim Hong-taek, a representative of GTOUR, and promising players Kim In-ho2 and Yoo Dong-hwa2 finished tied for eighth place.

Notably, the tournament schedule was adjusted so that the first round began at 11 a.m. and the final round at 4 p.m., extending the deadline for participation in the match prediction event until 4 p.m.

During the award ceremony held after the competition, the winner was presented with a prize of 17 million won (along with 2,000 points for rookie and award categories), a championship trophy, a championship jacket, and a bouquet of flowers. Kim Tae-woo2, the winner, stated, "I was happy to compete alongside many professionals in such a fierce match, and I am grateful for this unexpected victory. I would like to express my gratitude to all the officials who have provided such strong support. I will strive to maintain my first-half seed in both GTOUR and the first-tier tour, aiming to bring good news throughout the second half of the year."

Additionally, the 'My Aim 18-Hole Lowest Score Award', presented to the player with the lowest score over 18 holes in the final round, was awarded to Han Jimin. The 'Saint Nine Eagle Award', given to the player with the most eagles, went to Moon Se-hyung, who recorded a total of four eagles across the first and second rounds.

Sub-sponsors of the tournament included Saint Nine, My Aim, Selphinda, and Volvik Apparel, while Golden Blue, a major liquor company, served as the title sponsor for the award points. The official ball for the 2026 season MIXED mixed tournament was the Saint Nine N BLACK & N GOLD ball. Except for the tee boxes, which were set differently for men and women, the tournament environment was configured identically to regular tours.

Meanwhile, the history, tournaments, player records, and highlights of past matches of GTOUR & WGTOUR & MIXED, Korea's leading screen golf tours celebrating their 15th anniversary this year, can be viewed on the official website. Live coverage of the tournament was broadcast on the day of the event via the Golfzon YouTube channel, Naver and Daum Sports, ScreenGolfZone TV, and SBS Golf2 channels.

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