Kim Seong-hyeon Maintains Lead in 3rd Round of KPGA Hana Bank Invitational with 'Shot Eagle'

Kim Seong-hyeon has moved one step closer to securing his second career victory in six years, narrowly maintaining his lead in the third round of the KPGA Tour Hana Bank Invitational (total prize money of 1.3 billion won) with a spectacular shot eagle on the final hole.

On Saturday, Kim carded a 1-under-par 70 in the third round held at the Victory Challenge Course (par 71) of Namchuncheon Country Club in Chuncheon, Gangwon Province, recording one eagle, two birdies, and three bogeys.

With a three-round total of 8-under-par 205, Kim held onto his sole lead for the second consecutive day, finishing one stroke ahead of Bae Yong-jun, who performed well today by shaving five strokes off his score to reach 7-under-par 206.

Kim, who claimed his first and only victory to date at the major KPGA Championship in August 2020, has further fueled his hopes of achieving his second career win.

Lee Sang-hee, Tatsunori Shogenji (Japan), and Chen Guxin (China), who are tied for third at 6-under-par 207, are only two strokes behind the leader, setting the stage for a fierce battle in the final round.

Jang Yu-bin, who returned from LIV Golf this season and tasted victory at the previous KPGA Classic, reduced his score by two strokes today to reach a total of 5-under-par 208, keeping his title hopes alive.
(Photo: Courtesy of KPGA, Yonhap News)
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