▲ Lee Dae-han
Golfer Lee Dae-han has claimed the inaugural title at the KPGA Tour's newly established Amazing Creek Open, which boasts a total purse of 700 million won.
On the final fourth round of the tournament held at Flamingo Country Club (par 70) in Dangjin, South Chungcheong Province, on October 11, Lee shot a 4-under-par 66 with five birdies and one bogey.
Finishing with a four-day total of 18-under 262, Lee edged out runner-up Brandon Kewalramani of the United States, who finished one stroke behind at 17-under 263.
Lee, who debuted on the KPGA Tour in 2010 and claimed his maiden tour victory at the KPGA Tour Championship in November 2024, returned to the winner's circle after 23 months, taking home the winner's prize of 140 million won.
Starting the fourth round tied for the lead with Kewalramani, Lee engaged in a tight battle all the way to the final hole.
Lee picked up three strokes on the front nine but stumbled with a bogey on the 10th hole (par 4).
However, after carding consecutive birdies on the 13th hole (par 3) and 14th hole (par 4) to take the sole lead, Lee arrived at the 18th hole (par 5) with a one-stroke advantage.
Kewalramani, trailing by a stroke, went for the green with his second shot, but his ball landed on the fringe.
Attempting a 30-yard shot with his putter from the fringe to the hole, Kewalramani's ball came to a stop 4 meters away from the cup.
Kewalramani missed his birdie putt as it drifted to the right, settling for a par. Lee then reached the green with his third shot and secured the victory by two-putting to finish.
Jeon Ga-ram placed third at 15-under 265, while Moon Donghyeon and Cho Wooyoung tied for fourth at 14-under 266.
(Photo provided by KPGA, Yonhap News)
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