Local star Bae Sang-moon enjoyed a memorable home triumph at the Korea Open yesterday, firing a two-under 69 to hold off Ryder Cup star Ian Poulter of England.
The Asian Tour hotshot carded an 11-under 273 in the US$1 million event and rises to fifth place on the Asian Tour’s Order of Merit.
Anthony Kim of the US was even-par for the day to finish in a tie for third place alongside overnight leader Kim Wi-joong, who produced a 72 at the Woo Jeong Hills Country Club.
Former winner Kim Dae-sub shot a 72 for lone fifth place, while South Korea’s Lee In-woo nailed a 65 to finish in joint sixth spot together with compatriot Kim Hyung-tae and Aussie Jason King.
Bae was delighted to overcome the elite field and nail his second win on the Asian Tour. The champion held his game together on the final charge when he was one-under after nine holes. He fired a birdie on the 10th hole, followed by eight straight pars for a 69.
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