On June 7, at the A1 Country Club in Yangsan, South Gyeongsang Province, the 69th KPGA Championship concluded with Moon shooting a final round of 2-under-par 69, which included four birdies and two bogeys.
With a total score of 9-under-par 275, Moon finished one stroke ahead of second-place Kim Chan-woo, who ended at 8-under-par 276, securing his first trophy since debuting on the KPGA Tour in 2025.
At just 20 years, 2 months, and 2 days old, Moon broke the record for the youngest winner in KPGA Championship history. The previous record was held by Han Jang-sang, who won at 20 years, 4 months, and 10 days in 1960.
With this victory, Moon earned a prize of 320 million won and secured a spot on the KPGA Tour until 2031, along with 1,300 Genesis points.
The outcome of the tournament remained uncertain until the final moments. With three to four holes remaining, a fierce competition unfolded among four players, including Eom Jae-woong, Jo Woo-young, Kim Chan-woo, and Moon, who formed a tie at the top.
The pivotal moment came on the 16th hole (par 4). After sending his tee shot into a fairway bunker and missing the green with his second shot, Moon faced a challenging situation. However, he executed a remarkable approach shot from 30 yards, sinking it for a crucial birdie.
Taking the solo lead, Moon calmly parred the last two holes and awaited the results of his competitors. Other players vying for the title were unable to lower their scores on the remaining holes, allowing Moon to emerge as the final champion.
Eom Jae-woong and Lee Jae-jin tied for third place with a total score of 7-under-par 277, while Wang Jeong-hun and Kim Jun-hyung finished tied for fifth at 6-under-par 278.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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