KPGA Founders Cup Round 2

Date
Thu 7th May 2026 (UTC)
Fri 8th May 2026 (Local)

Timestamp
2026-05-07T22:00:00

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22:00:00 UTC (07:00:00 Local)

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League
Korean Tour

Season
2026

Round
4

Status
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The action continues at the Dunsan Country Club (or similar regional venue) for the second round of the 2026 KPGA Founders Cup. The primary challenge for the field after the opening day is securing a spot above the projected cut line in what has become a very tight leaderboard. The objective for the overnight leaders—Kim M., Kwon O., and Park T.—is to maintain their aggressive approach while navigating the increasing wind speeds typically seen in the afternoon rounds.

Strategically, the goal for Round 2 is to avoid the high-variance mistakes that can occur on the back nine's narrow corridors. The tactical focus for the 144-player field remains on finding the proper level of the tiered greens, as a missed approach in the wrong quadrant can easily lead to a defensive three-putt. With the ultimate goal of playing the weekend and chasing the KRW 700,000,000 purse, players are focused on clean scorecards to ensure they stay within striking distance of the lead.

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Kwon O. emerged as the solo leader at the conclusion of the second round, posting a gritty 2-under-par 70 to reach a halfway total of 6-under-par (138). His primary objective was to minimize errors on the faster afternoon greens, which he managed effectively by carding three birdies and just one bogey. Kwon now holds a one-stroke lead over Park T., who remained in contention with a steady 71.

The day's biggest move came from Ko Suk Woan, who shot a 4-under-par 68 to jump into a tie for third place alongside Kim M. at 5-under-par. The local favorites continued to dominate the upper echelons of the leaderboard, while several international invitees struggled to adapt to the course conditions. By the end of play, the cut was established at 1-over-par, with 65 players moving forward to the weekend. Notable casualties of the cut included several past champions, highlighting the high level of competition in the 2026 KPGA season.

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