Korean Hwang Jung-gon eagles final hole to edge favourite Ryo Ishikawa at Casio World Open
It was his third victory on the Japan Tour, and his second in Kochi, after his previous success in 2012.
Trending Photos
Tokyo: South Korean Hwang Jung-gon made a spectacular eagle at the final hole to earn a one-stroke victory over local favourite Ryo Ishikawa at the Casio World Open in Kochi on Sunday.
He carded 66 to finish at 15-under-par 273, with Ishikawa (68) coming up narrowly short in his quest for his 13th victory on the Japan Tour, despite birdies at the final two holes.
The bespectacled Hwang, 23, collected 40 million yen (US$325,000) and improved his world ranking from 233rd to inside the top 160.
It was his third victory on the Japan Tour, and his second in Kochi, after his previous success in 2012.
Ishikawa has been a household name in his home country since he won a Japan Tour event when he was a 15-year-old amateur in 2007.
Now 24, he plays primarily in the United States on the PGA Tour, where he twice has finished second but has yet to win.
Stay informed on all the latest news, real-time breaking news updates, and follow all the important headlines in india news and world News on Zee News.
Advertisement
Live Tv
Advertisement