Jang Yubin Returns to the Domestic Stage

Struggled After Switching to LIV Golf Last Year,
Returns Home After Disappointing Results

Spent About a Month Training in Vietnam Until Mid-February

"I Worked Very Hard to Regain My Previous Form"

Jang Yoobin will return to compete on the Korea Professional Golfers’ Association (KPGA) Tour after two years.

On the 18th, through the KPGA Tour, he said, “It feels a bit awkward to greet Korean fans again after such a long time,” and added, “I’m grateful to be able to greet everyone with the news of my return to the KPGA Tour.”

Jang Yoobin, with three career wins on the KPGA Tour, dominated major categories in the 2024 season, including the KPGA Tour Player of the Year, prize money, and scoring average. He won a team gold medal at the 2023 Hangzhou Asian Games and, in the 2024 KPGA Tour season, secured two victories and five runner-up finishes.

Jang Yoobin returns to the domestic stage after 2 years. Provided by KPGA

In 2024, Jang Yoobin earned 1,129,040,000 won in prize money, becoming the first player in KPGA Tour history to surpass 1 billion won in a single season. That year, he swept six awards, including Player of the Year, prize money leader, lowest scoring average, Most Improved Player, Top 10 Finishes Award, and Longest Driver Award. Last year, he transferred to LIV Golf, but was unable to achieve good results and failed to retain his tour card.

He recalled, “Early last year, when I played on LIV Golf, my driving distance decreased, and my ball speed was not as good as I expected. It was difficult because I couldn’t receive proper lessons while traveling on foreign tours.” He continued, “Although my results were disappointing, I learned a lot from watching world-class players. In particular, I was impressed by Cameron Smith (Australia) and his course management and ability to handle crises.”

Jang Yoobin spent about a month in Vietnam for winter training until mid-February. “I worked very hard to regain my form for the 2024 KPGA Tour,” he said, adding, “I now have a clear sense of direction going forward.” Jang Yoobin is scheduled to compete in this year’s KPGA Tour and events such as the Asian Tour International Series.

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