Yang Jiho "I am the Star of the Most Popular Moment in the Korean Tour"
Yang Jiho, KPGA and Naver Sports Selected Highlight Scene No.1
Jung Chanmin 2nd Iron Shot No.2, Heo Inhoe ‘Alone Without Caddy’ No.3
[Asia Economy Reporter No Woo-rae] Who was the player that created the best moments on the Korea Professional Golfers' Association (KPGA) Korean Tour this year?
The protagonist was Yang Ji-ho, a "15th-year tour veteran" (photo). This is the top highlight ranking recently announced by KPGA and Naver Sports N Golf, the largest domestic portal site. The conversation between Yang Ji-ho and his wife and caddie Kim Yoo-jung at the 18th hole (par 5, 559 yards) of the final 4th round of the KB Financial Live Championship held in May at Blackstone Golf Club in Icheon, Gyeonggi Province, was counted as the most viewed Korean Tour video by golf fans this year.
At that time, Yang Ji-ho was about to attempt his second shot with a wood. However, Kim Yoo-jung persuaded him to play it safe by laying up with an iron, took away the wood he was holding, and handed him an iron. This scene became a big topic after the tournament ended. Right after winning, Yang Ji-ho expressed his gratitude, saying, "My wife, who was my caddie on the final day, kept telling me 'Ji-ho, don't be too greedy' after every two holes, which helped me restrain myself." Yang Ji-ho achieved his first career victory in his 133rd tournament appearance at the KB Financial Live Championship.
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The "Korean Big Boy" Jung Chan-min, who won the long drive award in the 2022 season, ranked second. Jung Chan-min made his tee shot on the 8th hole (par 5, 627 yards) of the first round of the Woosung Construction Open held at South Links Golf Club in Yeongam, Jeollanam-do. With 279 yards remaining to the pin, he hit his second shot with a 2-iron. Jung Chan-min's shot flew an impressive 278 yards and landed near the green. The third place went to Hur In-hoe playing alone without a caddie during the third round of the KB Financial Live Championship.
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