PERFECT BIRTHDAY PRESENT FOR KIM

After several near misses, she wins S’pore Women’s Open for maiden KLPGA triumph

- Ervin Ang

Kim Jae-hee getting doused by her fellow players as they celebrate her victory at the Hana Financial Group Singapore Women's Open on her 23rd birthday on March 10. Sho chota begav free six under 66 to triumph with a total of 17 under 271 It was box maiden win on the KLRGA Tour ST 

Four months ago, South Korean golfer Kim Jae-hee's opportunity for a maiden Korean Ladies Professional Golf Association (KLPGA) Tour victory was snatched out of her hands.

She held the solo lead at the SOIL Championship on Jeju Island with a few holes remaining. But due to bad weather, she was unable to complete her final round and all scores were voided.

Compatriot Sung Yu-jin, the 54hole leader, was instead awarded the victory despite being out of contention when play was suspended. Kim, who had begun the day in second spot and one shot behind Sung, had to settle for another joint runner-up finish.

Kim's redemption finally arrived on March 10 in similar circumstances at the $1.1 million Hana Financial Group Singapore Women's Open.