Shin Ji-woo claims first Dream Tour title after four-hole playoff at 10th event [KLPGA]

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Shin Ji-woo (20) secured her first Dream Tour victory following an intense four-hole playoff.

On the 24th, Shin won the 'KLPGA 2026 Muan CC·All For You Dream Tour 10th Event' (total prize money 70 million won, first-place prize 10.5 million won) held at the South A Course (OUT) and South B Course (IN) of Muan Country Club (par 73, 6,685 yards) in Muan, South Jeolla Province.

Shin, who recorded a first-round 8-under-par 65 and a final second-round 2-under-par 71 for a total of 10-under-par 136 (65-71), entered a playoff with Kim Na-hyun2 (28). In the fourth playoff hole, the 18th (par 5, 538 yards), Shin sank a 3-meter birdie putt while Kim Na-hyun2 made par, securing Shin's first career victory.

Shin said, "I am so happy and still can't believe it. Although it was my first playoff, I focused more on enjoying the tournament than feeling nervous." She added, "Receiving putting lessons and correcting my posture just before the tournament was a major driving force, and my putts performed well at crucial moments, which allowed me to win."

After winning two consecutive events on the Jump Tour's 7th and 8th events in 2024 to become a full member, Shin's Dream Tour victory this season brings her one step closer to securing a seed in the regular tour. Shin stated, "Having achieved my season goal of one Dream Tour win early on, I will do my best to add another win in the remaining season. I hope to be remembered as a stable player who consistently ranks high on the leaderboard in the regular tour."

Additionally, Lee Hye-won2 (26) finished alone in third place with a total of 9-under-par 137 (69-68), and Park Je-hee (19) took sole fourth place with a total of 8-under-par 138 (70-68). Last week's 'KLPGA 2026 Phoenix Resort CC Dream Tour 9th Event' winner Shin Yu-jin (24) recorded a total of 7-under-par 139 (71-68), forming a tie for fifth place alongside Kim Jae-rin (20), Kang Jeong-hyun (23, Jongkundang), and others.

With this victory, Shin added 10.5 million won to her earnings, moving from 16th to 5th in the prize money list with cumulative earnings of 23.42191 million won. Yu Ah-hyun (19) maintained the top spot in the prize money list with cumulative earnings of 28.65005 million won.

The final round of this event, co-hosted by Muan Country Club and Haneung E&F All For You and organized by KLPGA, will be broadcast on tape delay via SBS Golf starting at 6 p.m. on July 13.

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