AT&T Byron Nelson Final Day 6-Under Par 3-Stroke Victory "1.65 Billion Won 'Jackpot'~"

Lee Kyung-hoon is making a chip shot on the 16th hole on the final day of the AT&T Byron Nelson. McKinney, Texas, USA = Getty Images / Multibits Photo by Multhibits

Lee Kyung-hoon is making a chip shot on the 16th hole on the final day of the AT&T Byron Nelson. McKinney, Texas, USA = Getty Images / Multibits Photo by Multhibits

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Hyun-jun, Golf Specialist] "The 8th Korean champion in history."



Lee Kyung-hoon (30, CJ Logistics) has finally achieved his first victory on the PGA Tour. On the 17th (Korean time), at the Craig Ranch Golf Course in McKinney, Texas (par 72, 7,468 yards), he scored 6 under par on the final day of the AT&T Byron Nelson (total prize money $8.1 million), securing a commanding 3-stroke victory (25 under par, 263 strokes). This came after exactly 80 events since he advanced to the PGA Tour in 2019, following a 5th place finish on the 2018 Korn Ferry Tour money list. The winner's prize money is $1,458,000 (1.65 billion KRW).


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