International Series Korea: Kim Bi-o has dual target on his return to Jeju
- He chases the double of finishing top of both the Asian Tour Order of Merit and the Korean PGA Tour rankings
- Kim has ‘really good memories’ of Jeju after winning the SK Telecom Open on the island in June
South Korea’s Kim Bi-o says he has set himself the goal of finishing top of both the Asian Tour Order of Merit and the Korean PGA Tour rankings this season – with this week’s International Series Korea playing an important part in his ambitious plans.
And his bid for the unique double will be helped by the fact this week’s event is being played on Jeju Island – Korea’s famous holiday destination, where he has enjoyed success before.
He won the SK Telecom Open on the Korean PGA Tour in June there and although this week’s US$1.5 million event is being played at a different venue, Lotte Skyhill Country Club, he has high hopes for the week.
“It’s going to be a great week on Jeju Island and hopefully, I will have a good result,” Kim said.
“I have really good memories of being here in Jeju over the past few years. Of course, I won here recently, and this week is great because I am spending a lot of time with my family, which normally we can’t do as we are on the road.”
Kim will have his work cut out this week, and starts his title challenge alongside two golfers who have already won International Series events this season: Scott Vincent who won in England, and last week’s victor in Singapore, Nitithorn Thippong.
