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(Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Kwon Hoon = Kim Joo-hyung (20), who won the Shrein’s Children’s Open on the 10th and reached the second victories in two months, said, “It feels like a dream come true.” He did not hide his joy.
After the awards ceremony, at the official PGA Tour press conference, Kim Joo-hyung was asked questions comparing him to Tiger Woods (USA).
It is the first time in 26 years since Woods in 1996 has won the PGA Tour twice before turning 21, and Kim Joo-hyung’s rise is reminiscent of Woods when he was 20.
Kim Joo-hyung said, “It’s amazing,” said Kim Joo-hyung, when he heard that he became a player who won twice before the age of 21, the first time in 26 years since Woods. I can’t believe it’s compared to my idol, Woods. It’s an honor, and it feels like a dream come true.”
However, Kim Joo-hyung lowered his body, saying that comparison with Woods was still far away.
He said, “I still have a lot to work on. I have a lot of weaknesses and a lot of things to fix,” he said. .
Kim Joo-hyung revealed that he had a cold before the competition, but he meticulously understood the course and practiced.
“Before the competition, I had a cold, so the practice round was divided into 9 holes for two days. I focused on the course in a short time and practiced,” said Kim Joo-hyung. “During the practice round, I felt that the course suited me well. I came in well, and I had a feeling that if I strategized well, I might get good grades this week.”
Kim Joo-hyeong, who won the championship match once morest world-ranked 4th-ranked Patrick Cantlay (USA), said, “It felt like a single match at the Presidents Cup, but I worked hard to shake that thought. “I made up my mind to focus on my game plan. Regardless of the win, I focused on the shot and tried to play according to my plan. As a result, it feels really good to be able to win.”
Kim Joo-hyeong, who allowed two co-leaders ahead of the Cantlay, said, “When I’m competing with a player like Patrick, a lead by two strokes is nothing. I kept telling myself, ‘Let’s focus on my game plan’.” I think he came to me. Patrick had a really good game this week.”
Kim Joo-hyung especially expressed his gratitude to the caddy, saying, “It was reassuring to have Joe (caddy) next to me. He kept reminding me of the advantages during the game. So I was able to play the game calmly.”
Joo-hyung Kim, who entered the PGA Tour by winning the Wyndham Championship as a temporary member in August, said, “(For two months) incredible things have happened. I participated in the show,” he said, looking back on the past two months.
He continued, “I just played my best. And I tried to enjoy this busy time, and I will continue to do so in the future. And I hope to continue winning.”
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Kim Joo-hyung, who received congratulations from Korean players such as Im Seong-jae, Kim Si-woo, and Lee Kyung-hoon on the 18th green following finishing the winning putt on the day, said, “I was really happy that the hyungs celebrated the championship together. Thank you so much for waiting on the 18th green for me. It’s a really special and grateful thing,” he laughed.
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