On June 21, at the Victory Challenge Course (par 71) of Namchuncheon Country Club in Chuncheon, Jang shot a 5-under 66 in the final round of the Hana Bank Invitational, which had a total prize pool of 1.3 billion won, with one bogey and six birdies.
With a total score of 10-under 274, Jang edged out Kim Min-jun, who finished at 9-under 275, by one stroke to lift the winner's trophy.
Having moved to LIV Golf last year and returning to the KPGA Tour this season, Jang celebrated his second consecutive win following last week's KPGA Classic. This victory marks his fifth career win and makes him the first player this season to achieve two victories.
With this win, Jang earned a prize of 260 million won and 1,000 Genesis points, propelling him to the top of both the prize money and Genesis points rankings.
After the match, Jang told reporters, "Playing in LIV Golf provided me with a lot of experience, which has been a great help. Although I have regrets about the past year, I believe it will benefit my future golf career. Playing over the last two weeks has allowed me to remain calm even when victory was within reach. Experiencing a big stage has contributed to my growth."
Jang will aim for a third consecutive win at the KPGA Gunsan CC Open, scheduled from June 25 to 28 at Gunsan Country Club. He has fond memories of this tournament, having won as an amateur in 2023 and as a professional in 2024.
"I know it's a rare achievement to win three consecutive tournaments. I am grateful for the opportunity to challenge that record," Jang said. "This is a very special moment for me. I am excited about the chance to pursue three consecutive wins while also aiming for my third victory at Gunsan CC after my two wins there. I will prepare well and play aggressively at Gunsan CC next week."
Lee Sang-hee, Lee Hyung-jun, and Bae Yong-jun tied for third place with a total score of 7-under 277.
Kim Sung-hyun, who was the sole leader after the third round, lost four strokes and finished tied for 10th with a total score of 4-under 280.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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