Honda Classic Final Day 4-Under Par '1-Stroke Victory', 7th Korean Champion in History

Im Sung-jae is holing out at the 2nd hole on the final day of the Honda Classic. Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, USA = Getty Images / MultiBits Photo by MultiBits

Im Sung-jae is holing out at the 2nd hole on the final day of the Honda Classic. Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, USA = Getty Images / MultiBits Photo by MultiBits

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[Asia Economy Kim Hyun-jun, Golf Specialist Reporter] Im Sung-jae (22, CJ Logistics) has finally conquered the PGA Tour.



On the 2nd (Korean time), at the PGA National Golf Club (Par 70, 7,125 yards) in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, USA, he shot 4-under par on the final day of the Honda Classic (total prize money $7 million) to secure a one-stroke victory (6-under par 274). Having entered the PGA Tour last year, this was his 50th tournament, and he became the 7th Korean champion in history following 'Tank' Choi Kyung-ju (50), Yang Yong-eun (48), Bae Sang-moon (34), Noh Seung-yul (29), Kim Si-woo (25), and Kang Sung-hoon (33, all from CJ Logistics). The winner's prize money was $1.26 million (15.25 billion KRW).


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