Young Star Yoo Ah-hyun Claims First KLPGA Dream Tour Victory: What It Means for Her Future
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19-year-old Yoo Ah-hyun captured her first Dream Tour title.
Yoo closed with an 11-under-par 133 to win the KLPGA 2026 Gunsan CC Dream Tour — Round 3 (total purse 70,000,000 KRW (≈ $52,500 USD), winner’s prize 10,500,000 KRW (≈ $7,875 USD)) at Gunsan Country Club in Jeollabuk-do (par 72/6,510 yards) on April 14.
She opened with a 6-under 66 in the first round and added a 5-under final round to secure the victory — her first on the Dream Tour.
A former winner of the KLPGA–Samchully Together Dream Seedlings Tournament (high school division, 2024), Yoo said she reminded herself not to rush and to focus on each shot. She said she was thrilled the approach paid off and thanked her parents and family for their constant support.
Kang Ji-seon (30) and Oh Kyung-eun (26, Jisol R&H) finished tied for second at 10 under, while Yoon Hye-rim (29) and Jo Ian (22) tied for fourth at 9 under.
Kang picked up 6,475,000 KRW (≈ $4,856 USD), bringing her season earnings to 18,190,000 KRW (≈ $13,643 USD) and keeping her atop the money list.
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