Bae Yong-jun wins '2026 Lexus Masters' after extended playoff… Achieves third career victory

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Bae Yong-jun claimed the top spot at the Korea Professional Golf (KPGA) Tour '2026 Lexus Masters' after a fierce battle that extended to the second playoff hole. The tournament, hosted by Lexus Korea, was held over four days from October 29 to November 1 at Club72 Ocean Course on Yeongjong Island in Incheon, concluding successfully amidst the cheers of numerous golf fans.

Bae Yong-jun, who recorded a final total of 12-under-par 272 strokes, entered a tense playoff against Jang Yu-bin and Jung Jae-hyun. In the subsequent second playoff hole, Bae secured the victory with a decisive super shot that placed his third shot approximately 30 cm from the cup. With this win, Bae earned his third career KPGA Tour victory and his first win of the season, taking home a prize money of 200 million won and a special championship trophy produced in collaboration with an artist for the 'Lexus Creative Masters'.

The tournament held at Club72 Ocean Course on Yeongjong Island in Incheon featured outstanding performances from the players and enthusiastic responses from the gallery. In particular, at the 9th hole 'Masters Lounge,' music directly selected by the players blended with free-form cheering, while key players such as Kim Baek-jun and Kim Min-gyu showcased distinctive performances, heightening the festive atmosphere.

Additionally, a total of three hole-in-ones occurred during the tournament period, adding to the on-site excitement. Following An Ji-min becoming the first player in the tournament's history to win a Lexus vehicle prize with a hole-in-one on the 9th hole of the first round, Lee Sang-yeop and Lee Dong-hwan each achieved hole-in-ones on the 8th hole of the second round and the 9th hole of the third round, respectively.

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