Jang Yu-bin Wins KPGA Hana Bank Invitational, Secures Second Straight Victory

Jang Yu-bin has claimed the championship title at the KPGA Hana Bank Invitational, achieving his second consecutive victory on the tour and his fifth career win overall on the KPGA Tour. This triumph follows his win last week at the KPGA Classic, marking a dominant return to the Korean golf circuit after a stint in LIV Golf.

Competing in the final round at Namchuncheon Country Club's Victory Challenge Course, Jang Yu-bin carded a 5-under-par 66, with six birdies and one bogey. His total score of 10-under-par 274 propelled him from fifth place to sole possession of the lead. This season, Jang has secured two wins and five runner-up finishes, positioning him strongly for major awards on the tour.

Despite his recent success in Korea, Jang Yu-bin has declared his intention to return to LIV Golf for the 2025 season. His previous experience with LIV Golf in 2024 saw him finish outside the top 20 in all 13 tournaments, resulting in a 53rd place ranking and failing to secure a spot for the 2026 season, which prompted his return to the KPGA Tour this season.

Following Jang Yu-bin's victory, Kim Min-jun finished as the runner-up with a total score of 9-under-par 275. Bae Yong-joon, Lee Sang-hee, and Lee Hyung-jun tied for third place at 7-under-par 277. Kim Sung-hyun, who led after the third round, dropped to a tie for 10th place after a challenging final round where he lost four strokes.