'Fisherman Swing' Choi Ho-sung Wins KPGA Senior Open, Reaches 10 Career Victories

Choi Ho-sung, famous for his unique 'fisherman swing,' has secured his first win of the season on the Korea Professional Golfers' Association (KPGA) Champions Tour, the senior circuit.

At the Grand CC Cup KPGA Senior Open (total prize money of 150 million won) held at Grand CC in Cheongju, North Chungcheong Province, Choi finished with a total score of 8-under par, edging out joint runners-up Kang Ji-man and Seok Jong-yul by one stroke to claim the title.

He received 24 million won in prize money for the victory.

With this win, Choi has reached a total of 10 career victories.

Since officially joining the KPGA tour in 2004, Choi has recorded 5 total wins on the KPGA and Japan tours, 3 wins on the KPGA Champions Tour, and 2 wins on the Japan senior tour.

"Although I have reached 10 wins, I will continue to show a humble attitude and do my best," Choi said regarding his victory.

"I have struggled a lot with an elbow injury over the past two years, but I have now recovered more than 90 percent," he added. "My wife, who has always helped me maintain a positive mindset by my side, was the driving force behind this win."

(Photo: Provided by KPGA, Yonhap News)
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