'3rd Year' Shin Sang-hoon "My First Career Win is a Major~"

Final Day of KPGA Championship: 6-Under Par Victory by 2 Strokes... "3 Billion Won and a 5-Year Tour Card Included"

Shin Sang-hoon is smiling brightly after making a birdie on the 4th hole on the final day of the KPGA Championship. Photo by KPGA

[Asia Economy Reporter No Woo-rae] Shin Sang-hoon (24), in his third year, has become a major champion.

On the final day of the KPGA Korean Tour Major KPGA Championship (total prize money 1.5 billion KRW) held on the 12th at A-One Golf Club in Yangsan, Gyeongnam (par 71, 7,048 yards), he surged with a 6-under-par to secure a 2-stroke victory (17-under-par 267). This was his first win since debuting on the Korean Tour in 2020, earning him 300 million KRW in prize money. In addition, he secured a 5-year tour card and a ticket to the PGA Tour CJ Cup, among other prestigious rewards.

Shin Sang-hoon is a player who was part of the national representative reserve team in 2017 and 2018. He showed his strength by finishing tied for 4th at the GS Caltex Maekyung Open in August 2020. Last year, he achieved his personal best by finishing runner-up at the Genesis Championship in October. His prize money ranking last year was 12th (339.25 million KRW). Although he did not enter the top 10 in six tournaments this year, he achieved a thrilling come-from-behind victory on the third day of the KLPGA Championship, tying the course record with a 10-under-par 61.

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