"Park Sung-hyun is my role model; I want to emulate her calm demeanor." Kim Do-hee E claims first career victory [KLPGA Jump Tour]

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Kim Do-hee E (19) lifted the trophy for her first career victory on the KLPGA Jump Tour.

On the 19th, Kim Do-hee shot a final second-round 4-under-par 68 at the 'KLPGA 2026 Dasan Beatch Golf & Resort Jump Tour with SBS Golf 5th Event' (total prize money 30 million won, first-place prize 4.5 million won), held at the Dasan (OUT) and Beatch (IN) courses of Dasan Beatch Golf & Resort (par 72, 6,179 yards) in Gangjin-gun, South Jeolla Province.

Finishing with a total score of 9-under-par 135, Kim Do-hee claimed her first career victory.

Kim Do-hee, who birdied the 3rd hole (par 3) with a sharp iron shot, took a stroke off at the 5th hole (par 4), sank a 5-meter birdie putt at the 14th hole (par 4), and successfully made a 4-meter birdie putt on the 18th hole (par 5) to secure the win.

Kim Do-hee, who won via a no-bogey round, said, "I recorded a tie for first place in the first round, so before today's competition, I tried not to get greedy and just focus on holding on. Winning like this still feels unbelievable, and I am truly happy." She added, "I practiced wedge shots extensively during the practice round, and it seems that part came out well in this tournament. My putting feel was also good, and I recorded a no-bogey round, so I am very satisfied. I am truly grateful to my parents who have always cheered me on."

Regarding her strengths, she diagnosed herself: "I play steadily. I am particularly confident with my driver tee shots and tend to keep the fairway well. On the other hand, I feel my short game still needs improvement, so I am practicing consistently."

Her role model is Park Sung-hyun, who dominated in the LPGA as well. "Her steady play is impressive, and her playing style is similar to mine, so I often think I want to be like her. I especially hope to emulate her ability to play calmly in any situation."

Kim Do-hee, who won the '2025 Aurora Queens Cup' held in May last year to cultivate domestic amateur players and was recommended as a player, also made her first appearance in the KLPGA regular tour '2025 Aurora World Ladies Championship,' finishing 61st. She said, "I participated to experience the stage of my dreams, and I was so happy that I ended up making the cut while enjoying the competition. I want to grow further and have my name known by many people in the future."

Additionally, Bang Min-seo (20), who tied for 12th place in the first round, finished alone in second place with a total score of 7-under-par 137 (70-67), and Yang Jeong-in (20), who tied for 9th place in the first round, finished alone in third place with a total score of 6-under-par 138 (69-69).

The final round of this tournament, co-hosted by Dasan Beatch Golf & Resort and SBS Golf and organized by KLPGA, will be broadcast on tape delay starting at 7 p.m. on June 2 (Tuesday) via the organizing broadcaster, SBS Golf.

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