Jang Yu-bin wins dramatic comeback victory at KPGA Hana Bank Invitational, securing fifth career title

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Jang Yu-bin continued her unstoppable run after returning to the Korean stage, capturing the championship trophy for two consecutive weeks.

On the 21st, Jang Yu-bin shot a 5-under-par 66 with six birdies and one bogey in the final fourth round of the KPGA Tour Hana Bank Invitational (total prize money 1.3 billion won) held at the Victory Challenge Course, Par 71, of the South Chuncheon Country Club in Chuncheon, Gangwon Province.

Finishing with a total of 10-under-par 274, Jang Yu-bin surged five spots to claim a thrilling comeback victory. This marks her second consecutive win following last week's triumph at the KPGA Classic, her second victory of the season, and her fifth career title on the KPGA Tour.

Jang Yu-bin, who swept six titles on the KPGA Tour in 2024, including the season's Player of the Year and Money List champion, advanced to LIV Golf for the 2025 season. However, after competing in 13 tournaments and finishing outside the top 20 in all of them, she ultimately placed 53rd in the individual standings, failing to secure a playing seed, and returned to the domestic tour this year. Shedding the regrets of her early return, Jang Yu-bin fully restored her overwhelming shot-making ability, once again proving herself as the strongest player on the KPGA Tour.

Meanwhile, Kim Min-jun, who mounted a fierce charge on the final day, cut five strokes to finish alone in second place with a total of 9-under-par 275. Bae Yong-jun, Lee Sang-hee, and Lee Hyung-jun all finished with 7-under-par 277, tying for third place.

In contrast, Kim Sung-hyun, who held a firm lead through the third round, lost four strokes in the final round with two birdies, four bogeys, and one double bogey, finishing with a total of 4-under-par 280 and tying for 10th place, leaving her with a sense of regret.

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