KIM Minju “Painting Precision on a Stage of Green”

[Yangpyeong=Kang Byeong-koo] KIM Minju played an iron shot during the opening round of the 2026 KLPGA Tour Sh Suhyup Bank MBN Women’s Open at The Star Hue Golf & Resort on May 29.

The Star Hue Golf & Resort is widely recognized as one of the KLPGA Tour’s most demanding venues. Significant elevation changes and complex green undulations place a premium on precision and shot control. Players must not only find fairways off the tee but also carefully manage distance and direction with their approach shots.

KIM Minju approached the challenge with patience and confidence.

Standing in the middle of the expansive fairway, she executed a powerful yet controlled iron shot toward her intended target. The swing reflected both commitment and composure, qualities that are essential on a course where accuracy often matters more than raw power.

The image captured a player fully engaged in the process of course management—carefully calculating angles, distances, and trajectory while remaining focused on the task at hand.

This year's championship features a strong field including defending champion JEONG Yunji, BANG Shin-sil, PARK Hyunkyung, YOO Hyunjo, and Jaravee Boonchant, creating one of the most competitive lineups of the season.

KIM Minju joined that battle from the opening round, relying on steady play and disciplined decision-making as she pursued a position among the tournament’s leaders.

On a course where every shot demands precision, KIM Minju continued to build her round one swing at a time.