[Golf Topic] Jang Hana Withdraws from KLPGA Championship Due to Ankle Pain

Jang Hana shows a disappointed expression after putting on the 12th hole on the second day of the major KLPGA Championship. Photo by KLPGA

[Asia Economy Reporter No Woo-rae] ○… Jang Hana (29, BC Card) has been sidelined by an injury.

On the 30th, she withdrew during the second round of the 2021 season's first major, the Chris F&C KLPGA Championship (total prize money 1 billion KRW), held at the Kyle Phillips Course (par 72, 6,532 yards) of South Links Golf Course in Yeongam, Jeollanam-do. After playing through the third hole, she complained of ankle pain and gave up the match. She immediately went to the hospital for a detailed examination. Jang Hana had been on a steep rise, finishing as runner-up in both tournaments she played this year.

Leading all categories including prize money (165 million KRW), Player of the Year points (74 points), scoring average (70.25), and top 10 finish rate (100%), she was the most likely winner in this tournament as well. She laid the groundwork for victory by tying for 10th place (4-under 68) in the first round, but had to withdraw due to a sudden injury. Had she won or finished runner-up in this event, she could have become the first player in KLPGA Tour history to surpass total career earnings of 5 billion KRW.

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