Declaration of Intent at KPGA Classic Press Conference
Valuable Experience at PGA Tour’s The CJ Cup
“Expecting to Defend Title Thanks to Good Condition and Momentum”
Defending champion Bae Yongjoon expressed confidence in defending his title.
On June 10, at the official press conference for the KPGA Classic on the Korea Professional Golf Association (KPGA) Tour, held at Cypress Golf & Resort in Seogwipo, Jeju Island (par 72, 7,199 yards), Bae said, “I have good memories of this tournament since I won here last year. My current condition is also excellent, so I plan to play confidently and aim for a good result.”
Bae Yongjoon is expressing his determination to participate in the tournament at the KPGA Classic press conference. Photo by KPGA
Bae Yongjoon competed in the PGA Tour’s The CJ Cup Byron Nelson, which concluded on May 25, and finished tied for 62nd. He stated, “At The CJ Cup, I made the cut, which was a good result for me. Playing alongside world-class players taught me a lot. I intend to make the most of those experiences as I challenge for the title defense.”
The KPGA Classic is the eighth event on this year’s KPGA Tour. It is the only tournament on the tour to use a modified Stableford scoring system. Instead of counting strokes, players accumulate points assigned to each score: 8 points for an albatross, 5 points for an eagle, 2 points for a birdie, 0 points for par, -1 point for a bogey, and -3 points for a double bogey or worse.
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Bae Yongjoon commented, “I usually enjoy playing aggressively, and my short game has been working well.” He added, “I definitely feel strong in hot weather, and my scores tend to be good on bentgrass, so I believe I can play with confidence in this tournament as well.”
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