Kim Seong-yong Wins Senior Grand CC Cup as Par-Bogey Split Decides First Playoff Hole

One stroke on the playoff's 18th hole decided it. Kim Seong-yong took his 2nd win of the season and the top spot on the money list together.

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Summary in Three Lines

Kim Seong-yong (50) won the Senior Grand CC Cup in a playoff after finishing at 11 under par, 205 strokes
In the final 3rd round he came from behind with 7 birdies and no bogeys, a 7-under 65
Adding the winner's prize of 32 million won, his season prize money total of 94,349,163 won puts him in 1st place

"It has not been long since my last win, and winning again so soon, I'm still in a daze." That is what Kim Seong-yong said right after winning on July 30 to Bridge Economy. It is understandable that he is dazed. A player who recorded a first win 4 weeks ago has lifted another trophy.

From the 3rd-Round 65 to the Playoff's 18th Hole, in Order

The tournament, which began on July 28, was played over 3 rounds and 54 holes on the South-West course (par 72) at Grand CC in Cheongju, North Chungcheong. Kim Seong-yong's card read 69-71-65. The first two days were unremarkable. The outcome flipped on the final day. According to the KPGA press release carried by Vision21 News, on the last day he made only birdies, 7 of them, with no bogeys, for a 7-under 65 and finished with a total of 11 under par, 205 strokes.

The problem was that someone else had posted the same number. Kim Hyeong-min (52, iBridge.com) matched him at 11 under par, 205 strokes, sending the contest to a playoff on the 18th hole (par 4). According to Golden Times, on the first playoff hole Kim Seong-yong made par and Kim Hyeong-min made bogey. It came down to exactly one stroke. Kim Seong-yong described Kim Hyeong-min as "a really close senior-junior pair who have played golf together for nearly 20 to 30 years."

Grand CC Cup Purse of 200 Million Won, Winner's Share 32 Million Won

The total purse for this tournament is 200 million won, and the winner's prize is 32 million won. That is 16 million won less than the 48 million won winner's prize at the Senior Championship 4 weeks ago (total purse 300 million won), but for Kim Seong-yong it was money that cemented his place in the standings. His cumulative prize money, 59,434,696 won right after his first win on July 2, became 94,349,163 won with this victory. That is an increase of 34.91 million won, about 59%, in 4 weeks (calculated from 59.43 million to 94.34 million won). His combined points also rose from 59,434.07 to 94,131.07 points, keeping him in 1st place in both prize money and points (as of the end of the tournament on 2026.07.30).

Grand CC Cup Senior Final Standings (Top Finishers)

Rank	Player	Score
1	Kim Seong-yong (50)	11 under par, 205 strokes
2	Kim Hyeong-min (52)	11 under par, 205 strokes
3	Choi Ho-sung (53) / Park Do-gyu (55)	8 under par, 208 strokes
5	Shin Yong-jin (62) / Hwang In-chun (52) / Park Bu-won (61)	7 under par, 209 strokes

Choi Ho-sung (53, Geumgang Housing), known for his "fisherman swing" and the winner of this same tournament, its 14th edition, in 2024, finished tied for 3rd, 3 strokes back.

Took Up Golf at 24, a Second Prime at 50

Kim Seong-yong was born in February 1976. They were a taekwondo athlete through elementary school and a judo athlete in middle school, and first picked up a golf club in the 3rd year of high school, from their father. After becoming an associate member in 2002 and a full member in 2005, they debuted on the Korean Tour in 2007, but their only regular-tour win was the 2017 Jeonnam Open, and there were no wins after that. Turning 50 this year, they entered the Champions Tour, and in their debut year they have recorded 2 wins and 5 top-10 finishes. At the time of the first win, they told Sports Kyunghyangthat they "won for the first time in about 10 years since my first KPGA Tour win," but counting by year, from 2017 to 2026, it is 9 years.

The talk of the money title also came from their own mouth first. Right after the first win on July 2, they said, "I want the money title," while adding, "There are many formidable seniors, so I will keep working hard." Kookmin Ilbo assessed that they had built a dominant position from their first year on the senior stage. However, prize money rankings and combined points are figures updated continuously during the season, so they may have changed after the Rashban Prestige Open, held August 4-5 at Pelham CC in Yeoju, Gyeonggi.

It was three days in the sweltering heat. The key factor Kim Seong-yong named was not technique but the body. "It was a tough tournament in the sweltering weather, but paying attention to taking care of my body led to a good result." The final stroke they held on for left them in 1st place on the money list with 94,349,163 won.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How much is the prize money at the Grand CC Cup KPGA Senior tournament?

The total purse is 200 million won, and the winner's prize received by champion Kim Seong-yong is 32 million won (as announced by the KPGA on July 30, 2026).

Q. How old is Kim Seong-yong?

Born in February 1976, they are 50 years old as of July 30, 2026. They joined the KPGA Champions Tour upon turning 50 this year.

Q. Where does Kim Seong-yong rank on the money list?

As of the end of the tournament on July 30, 2026, they are 1st on the KPGA Champions Tour money list (94,349,163 won) and also 1st in combined points (94,131.07 points).

Related Official Sites

KPGA Korea Professional Golf Association official website — Check tournament results and officially announced prize money
KPGA Champions Tour schedule page — Remaining senior tournament schedule
KPGA official player profile: Kim Seong-yong — Career records and the latest money list ranking