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Jeon Ga-ram secured victory at the 67th KPGA Championship hosted by A-ONE CC (referred to henceforth as the KPGA Championship) earlier last year, adding this win to his list of three professional victories.
At the time, Jeon Ga-ram received a cash prize of 300 million won along with a five-year exemption from having to qualify for tournaments and a lifetime entry into the KPGA Championship. Furthermore, Jeon Ga-ram became the 46th golfer in history to claim victory in the KPGA Championship since it began 67 years ago.
Jeon Ga-ram stated, “It’s still considered an honor to claim the ‘Champion’ title at the KPGA Championship, known for having the richest tradition within our nation.” He often reflects on that particular match. Jeon added, “Whenever I revisit the instance of clinching the championship and executing the ceremonial rites, I can feel a thrilling sensation throughout my entire being,” he shared.
In 2016, Jeon Ga-ram started his career on the KPGA Tour. From 2017, which was his sophomore year, he began gaining recognition by securing over 100 million won in prize money within a single season. He claimed his maiden victory at the "14th DB Insurance Promy Open" held in 2018, followed by another triumph at the "2nd Huons Elavier Celebrity Proam" event in 2019.
Last year marked Jeon Ga-ram’s best career performance so far. Energetically entering this season after getting married, he faced some setbacks as he was unable to qualify in the initial two competitions consecutively. His only notable achievement came with a shared fourth-place finish at the 67th Korean Open. Unfortunately, his recent attempt at the ‘Baeksong Holdings-Asiad CC Busan Open’ last week did not yield better outcomes as he once again failed to make the cut.
Jeon Ga-ram mentioned, “He essentially moved up before this season started and has contributed significantly to the team. We went through various trials and errors. While we aren’t at 100% yet, progress is being made. Whether it will fully come together remains to be seen. Whenever you feel confident, you tend to achieve the desired outcome. With all the practice you’re putting in, finding your role shouldn’t take much longer.”
"Actually, my primary objective for this year is to successfully defend the title at the KPGA Championship. Therefore, I concentrated all my efforts on preparing specifically for this tournament throughout the season. At the start of the season, I was relatively inexperienced, but with the championships approaching, winning back-to-back titles seems increasingly challenging. Despite the difficulty, I am determined to accomplish it and etch myself into the annals of history," he stated.
Should Jeon Ga-ram lift the trophy, he would be the first player in 37 years to secure back-to-back victories at the KPGA Championship. The last person to achieve this feat was Choi Yoon-soo (77) when they won successive tournaments in 1987 and 1988.
Since its inception as South Korea's inaugural professional golf event in June 1958, the "KPGA Championship" has continued annually ever since. This makes it the country’s oldest ongoing sporting competition.
The 68th edition of the event will take place at A1CC in Yangsan, Gyeongsangnam-do over four days, running from the 19th through the 22nd. With a combined purse totaling 1.6 billion Korean won and individual prizes amounting to 320 million won, the tournament promises substantial rewards. One hundred fifty-six competitors have entered this prestigious contest, which will conclude using a 72-hole stroke play format in the final round. Additionally, the champion will receive 1,300 points toward their Genesis ranking along with exemptions for participation in five consecutive seasons of the KPGA Tour events.
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