Hwang Sets Record at the LOTTE Championship: 62 Strokes and Leadership!

Youmin Hwang Dominates at the LOTTE Championship

Youmin Hwang showcased his skill on the field by recording an impressive round of 10 under par, with a score of 62 strokes, the best score in the four years of the tournament at the Hoakalei Country Club. This outstanding performance secures him a place in the final group for the next day. Hwang, who started with an eagle-birdie, maintained her pace with eight additional birdies, reaching a total of 15 under par and establishing a three-stroke lead with two rounds to go. The South Korean golfer, competing thanks to a sponsorship invitation, has two victories on the Korean LPGA circuit.

First of all, I broke my personal best score. At the same time, I broke the course record, so I feel very good.

Youmin Hwang

Hwang tied the tournament record of 62 strokes, previously set by Lizette Salas in 2013 and Cristie Kerr in 2017, both at the Ko Olina Golf Course. The first-round leader, Akie Iwai, from Japan, joined American Jessica Porvasnik at 12 under par, after a round of 68. Jessica Porvasnik, a rookie on the LPGA Tour, achieved an outstanding performance, highlighting her ability to maintain consistency in the game. Nasa Hataoka of Japan and Gabriela Ruffels of Australia reached 10 under par. Nelly Korda, ranked second, finished at 8 under par. Charley Hull, who played alongside Korda, achieved a total of 7 under par. Brooke Henderson, winner in 2018 and 2019 at Ko Olina, was at 4 under par. Defending champion A Lim Kim also positioned herself at 4-under par. After this event, the LPGA will move to Asia for a series of tournaments for five consecutive weeks, with stops in Shanghai, South Korea, Malaysia, and Japan.