Jang Igeun's Trip to Kenya "To Conquer the European Stage"

Challenging for Victory at Magical Kenya Open, Competing with 2019 Champion Migliozzi, Korea Joined by Lee Taehee and Moon Kyungjun

Jang Igeun challenges for a European Tour victory at the Magical Kenya Open.

[Asia Economy Reporter No Woo-rae] It is Jang I-geun's (28, Shinhan Financial Group) 'Kenya Expedition'.

On the night of the 18th (Korean time), the European Tour Magical Kenya Open (total prize money 1 million euros) will be held at Karen Golf Club in Nairobi, Kenya (par 71, 6,922 yards), a fierce battleground. He is aiming for his first-ever victory on the European stage. Established in 1967, it is Kenya's 'National Title'. It was incorporated into the European Challenge (2nd tier) Tour in 1991 and was promoted to the main tour in 2019. Following this tournament, he will also participate in the Kenya Savannah Classic (total prize money 1 million euros) on the 23rd.

Jang I-geun is the player who caused a sensation by winning the Korean Open on the Korean Professional Golf (KPGA) Korean Tour in June 2017. In September, at the GSwing Mega Open, he set the Korean Tour 72-hole record for the most under par (28 under par, 260 strokes), reaching his second victory and winning the Rookie of the Year award. In 2018, he gained a strong sponsor in Shinhan Financial Group, and in September 2019, he won the Asian (APGA) Tour Yangde Tournament Players Championship.

Jang I-geun secured his European ticket as an APGA Tour cardholder. He has been competing on the European Tour since 2016. He has participated in 26 tournaments but has yet to win. His best result was a tie for 7th place at the South African Open co-hosted by the European Tour and APGA Tour in December 2018. Last week, he kicked off the 2021 season at the Commercial Bank Qatar Masters (total prize money 1.5 million dollars). His consistent play over four days stood out.

Guido Migliozzi aims for victory at the Magical Kenya Open after two years.

He performed well as the highest-ranking Korean player, finishing tied for 19th and earning 13,325 euros (18 million won). Guido Migliozzi (Italy) is challenging to reclaim the top spot for the first time in two years since 2019. On the final day of the Qatar Masters, he rose to joint 2nd place with a daily best of 6 under par. Jamie Donaldson (Wales) and Kurt Kitayama (USA) are other contenders for the title. Korea is represented by Lee Tae-hee (37, OK Savings Bank) and Moon Kyung-jun (39, NH Nonghyup Bank).

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