Kim Min-sol, the 'super rookie' of women's golf, has made history by sweeping the Player of the Year, Money Title, and Rookie of the Year awards on the KLPGA Tour, the first player to do so in 20 years.
On November 8, at the Daebo House D Championship held at the Seowon Hills Course in Paju, Gyeonggi Province, Kim recorded five birdies without any bogeys, finishing the final round with a score of 5-under 67.
With a total score of 8-under 208, Kim climbed ten spots from a tie for 16th to finish in a tie for sixth place.
This result secured all three major titles for Kim on the KLPGA Tour this season. She had already clinched the Rookie of the Year award earlier and dramatically overtook Seo Kyo-rim for the Player of the Year title on the final day, also securing the Money Title.
By adding 42 points to her Player of the Year total, Kim reached 567 points, narrowly surpassing Seo Kyo-rim, who finished with 563 points after placing tied for 52nd with a total score of 4-over 220.
Kim also solidified her position as the top earner, adding 26.62 million won to her total earnings of 1.628 billion won, setting a new KLPGA record for the highest single-season earnings.
Kim is only the fifth player in KLPGA history to win the Rookie of the Year, Player of the Year, and Money Title, following Im Ji-na in 2002, Kim Joo-mi in 2003, Song Bo-bae in 2004, and Shin Ji-ae in 2006, marking the first time in 20 years since Shin achieved this feat.
Additionally, Kim demonstrated remarkable consistency throughout the season, making the cut in all 25 tournaments she entered.
After the tournament, Kim expressed her satisfaction, stating, "I think I can say this year was 100 points. I really believe I did well this year." She added, "I learned a lot throughout the process. I had a meaningful year and am grateful to finish the season on a high note."
When asked which title brought her more joy, she chose the Player of the Year award, saying, "I think I worked harder for the Player of the Year title, so it feels more meaningful." Regarding the Rookie of the Year award, she noted, "Since it's a one-time award, it holds special significance as well."
Meanwhile, the final tournament was won by Yoo Hyun-jo, who finished with a total score of 14-under 202, marking her third victory of the season and fifth overall.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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