Hyunju Yoo Aims for Triple Crown... Fate of Money Leader, Most Wins, and Rookie of the Year to Be Decided in Final Round

[Financial News] The 2025 season of the Korea Ladies Professional Golf Association (KLPGA) Tour has entered its final stage. This year's last event is an unprecedented big event where four major titles—Player of the Year, Money Leader, Most Wins, and Rookie of the Year—will all be decided at once.
Even though the Player of the Year has already been determined, the races for the Money Leader, Most Wins, and Rookie of the Year remain open, making the final event the highlight of the season. The tournament, which has been successfully held four times until last year, has been elevated to the official KLPGA season finale this year and renamed the Daebo HausD Championship. The venue is the newly remodeled and challenging Seowon Hills Country Club.
Having already secured the Wemade Grand Prize, Hyunju Yoo stands at the center of this event. Just a year after winning Rookie of the Year, she became the seventh player in history to claim the Player of the Year title, and now she is aiming to capture both the Money Leader and Lowest Stroke Average awards.
If Hyunju Yoo finishes this tournament with a score of 10-over-par or better, she will become the first player in four years since Jang Ha-na in the 2021 season to win the Lowest Stroke Average award with a sub-70 average. Should she also clinch the Money Leader title, she will become the 13th player in KLPGA history to achieve the triple crown.
She stated, "It still doesn't feel real that I've secured Player of the Year, but the final tournament holds great significance for me," adding, "I will focus more on winning than usual and play with determination."

The competition for Most Wins is generating the highest level of excitement this season. Jung Min Hong, Bang Shinsil, and Lee Ye-won each have three victories and are making their final push for the sole Most Wins title. Jung Min Hong currently leads the Money Leader race, putting her in contention for both the Money Leader and Most Wins titles.
She emphasized her composure, saying, "I will finish the tournament by enjoying it and aiming for victory as usual, without feeling pressured."
In contrast, Bang Shinsil remarked, "I believe good results follow a good process," adding, "I will focus on my own play and do my best to have no regrets," maintaining the resolve she has shown throughout the season.
Lee Ye-won also expressed her determination, saying, "Although the latter half of this year was disappointing, I will stay calm and focused for the final tournament," and added, "I want to achieve both the Most Wins title and surpass 1 billion won in prize money."

The Rookie of the Year race for the 2025 season is extremely close, with less than 100 points separating the contenders. Seo Gyo-rim currently leads with 1,354 points, but Kim Sihyun (1,308 points) and Euna Song (1,240 points) could overtake her depending on the final event results.
If Euna Song of Daebo Engineering & Construction, competing against the 'Samchully Trio,' wins the tournament hosted by her sponsor, the Rookie of the Year race could see a dramatic conclusion this season.
jsi@fnnews.com Jeon Sang-il Reporter