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Minkyu KIM “Eyes on the Trophy, One Steady Step Forward”

His focus never drifted from the championship trophy Even in a quiet moment, the tension of competition remained unmistakable
EDITOR Kang Byeong-koo EMAIL koreasesang@naver.com PUBLISHED 2026-05-22 08:06:00 UPDATED 2026-06-19 16:40:34
Minkyu KIM “Eyes on the Trophy, One Steady Step Forward”
Minkyu KIM watches the flight of his tee shot during the first round of the 68th Kolon Korea Open Golf Championship at Woojeong Hills Country Club in Cheonan, South Korea. The prestigious national championship brings together the country's top golfers in pursuit of one of Korea's most coveted titles. Photo by Kang Byeong-koo/The Capture

[Cheonan=Kang Byeong-koo] The 68th Kolon Korea Open Golf Championship, Korea's most prestigious national golf championship, has begun at Woojeong Hills Country Club in Cheonan, where Minkyu KIM made a composed start in his pursuit of the coveted national title.

The Korea Open is one of the most historic and respected tournaments in Korean golf, bringing together the nation's top players in a battle for honor, prestige, and championship glory. Woojeong Hills Country Club is renowned for its narrow fairways, demanding shot values, and strategic layout that rewards precision and disciplined course management.

From his opening tee shot, KIM displayed a steady rhythm and calm confidence. Holding his club in one hand while tracking the ball's flight, he projected the focus and determination expected of a player competing for one of the most prestigious trophies in Korean golf.

The Korea Open trophy represents far more than a tournament victory. It symbolizes history, tradition, and the highest level of achievement in Korean golf. Every competitor arrives with the same goal, but only one player will earn the right to lift the trophy at week's end.

As the championship unfolds, attention will remain on how Minkyu KIM handles the challenges of Woojeong Hills Country Club while continuing his pursuit of the prestigious national title.

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