Ma Seo-young Takes Sole Lead After 2nd Round of KLPGA Iceberg Golf-Seoul Shinmun Open

Ma Seo-young has grabbed an opportunity for her first victory at the Korea Ladies Professional Golf (KLPGA) Tour Iceberg Golf-Seoul Shinmun Open.

During the second round of the tournament held at H1 Club in Icheon, Gyeonggi Province, Ma carded two birdies and one bogey to reduce her score by one stroke, rising to the sole lead at a combined 5-under par.

Ma, who debuted on the KLPGA regular tour in 2023, has finished in the top 10 twice this season but has yet to claim a win. She will challenge for her career-first championship title in the final round tomorrow (October 18).

"I think playing in the championship flight for the very first time in my life is a precious and valuable learning opportunity itself, so rather than obsessing over the results, I will play enjoyably and calmly," Ma stated, expressing her determination.

Noh Seung-hee placed second, one stroke behind Ma, while Kim Min-ju, Lee Ji-hyun, and Seong Yu-jin followed in a tie for third at a combined 3-under par.

Yoo Hyun-jo, who led the first round, dropped three strokes to tie for sixth at 2-under par, and three-time season winner Kim Min-sol fell to a tie for 26th at 1-over par after dropping four strokes.

Seo Gyo-rim, who has four wins this season, shot 7-over par in the first round and withdrew from the second round after feeling pain in her rib area.

(Photo: Provided by KLPGA, Yonhap News)
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