Dad Heo Inhoe's 'Veteran's Revival'... "Victory After 2 Years and 4 Months" (Comprehensive)

iMBank Open FR 9-Under Surge
Korean Tour 5th Career Win...Prize Money 100 Million Won
Lee Jeonghwan 2nd, Ham Jeongwoo 5th, Kim Mingyu 8th

"With the power of a father."

Veteran Heo In-hoe achieves a ‘resurrection victory.’ On the 24th, at the iMBank Open of the Korean Professional Golfers' Association (KPGA) Korean Tour (total prize money 500 million KRW), held at Gyeongbuk Chilgok Pamihills Country Club (Par 71, 7,194 yards), he fired a 9-under-par round in the 4th round to claim a commanding 4-stroke victory (20-under-par 264). This marks his 5th career win, coming 2 years and 4 months after the 40th GS Caltex Maekyung Open in May 2021, with a winner’s prize of 100 million KRW.

Heo In-hoe is celebrating with his family, holding the trophy right after winning the iMBank Open.
[Photo by KPGA]

Heo In-hoe started tied for the lead by 2 strokes alongside Byun Jin-jae and Yoon Sang-pil, showcasing perfect play with 9 birdies and no bogeys. He broke away from his competitors with three consecutive birdies on holes 13 to 15 in the back nine and celebrated his victory with a birdie on the 17th hole (par 4). Heo In-hoe is a ‘maverick.’ Not only his hairstyle and attire but also his playing style are as he pleases. He even revealed that he entered the tournament without any practice.

Heo In-hoe changed after getting married in 2016. He practiced diligently and became one of the friendliest players to fans. In February, he became a father with the birth of his son, and ultimately showed the ‘power of a father.’ He said, "I’m even happier because it’s been a long time since my last win. My son (Heo) Isu is a lucky charm," and added with a bright smile, "When my son grows up, I plan to have him play golf. I hope this victory will have a positive influence on him." He continued, "I won earlier than I expected. It feels like the floodgates have now opened," and shared his goal, "I want to add one more win in the second half of the year." Lee Jung-hwan shot 8 under to finish as runner-up (16-under-par 268). Ham Jung-woo tied for 5th place (10-under-par 274), and Kim Min-kyu tied for 8th place (8-under-par 276).

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