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 69, which included four birdies and two bogeys.
With a total score of 9-under 275, Moon edged out second-place finisher Kim Chan-woo, who finished at 8-under 276, by one stroke to claim his first trophy since debuting on the KPGA Tour in 2025.
At just 20 years and 2 months old, Moon set a new record for the youngest winner in the KPGA Championship, surpassing the previous record held by Choi Seung-bin, who won at 22 years and 19 days in 2023.
Moon's victory earned him a prize of 320 million won (approximately $240,000) and secured his 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 left, four players, including Eom Jae-woong, Jo Woo-young, Kim Chan-woo, and Moon, formed a tight lead group.
The pivotal moment came on the 16th hole (par 4). After sending his tee shot into a fairway bunker, Moon faced a challenging situation when his second shot also missed the green, landing in the rough. A par save seemed difficult, but he executed a remarkable 30-yard approach shot that found the hole for a crucial birdie.
Taking the solo lead, Moon calmly parred the final two holes and awaited the results of his competitors. Other players vying for the title failed to lower their scores on the remaining holes, allowing Moon to emerge as the final victor.
Eom Jae-woong and Lee Jae-jin finished tied for third at 7-under 277, while Wang Jeong-hoon and Kim Jun-hyung shared fifth place at 6-under 278.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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