CHEONAN (SOUTH KOREA) - South Korean Lee Kyung-Hoon carded a nerveless, five-under final round of 66 to take the Kolon Korea Open title on Sunday, four shots clear of his nearest rival.
This taken and released by OneAsia on September 12, 2015 shows Lee Kyung-hoon of South Korea hitting a shot during the Kolon Korea Open golf tournament at Woo Jeong Hills Country Club in Cheonan
The 24-year-old started the day with a two-stroke lead at the top of the leader-board and never looked like relinquishing his position, making an eagle at the fifth and then birdying holes seven, eight and nine.
"I am proud of the way I handled the pressure. Four shots is a nice margin but it was all much closer than that," Lee said.
Compatriot Kim Meen-Whee also carded a 66 to move up into second position four shots behind Lee.
Two other Koreans, Wang Jeung-Hun and Lee Dong-Min, tied for third place three shots back.
"It is an incredible feeling," Lee said of his victory -- only his second as a professional.
"I have been playing well recently and could not have found a better time to find my form. The Korea Open is our biggest event and it is a great honour to win," Lee said.
Australian Steven Jeffress, the first and second round leader, and Korean Moon Kyong-Jun finished equal fifth after rounds of 72 and 69 respectively.
Korean star Kim Kyung-Tae, one of the pre-tournament favourites after his victory in last weekend's Fujisankei Classic, returned a 71 to end up tied in 14th place.
Kim Meen-Whee, a gold medal winner at the 2010 Asian Games, said he was happy with his runner-up spot.
"I will take a lot of confidence from this. Lee was always a bit too far ahead so finishing second here was a great result," the 23-year-old said.
Leading scores (South Korea unless stated):
271 - Lee Kyung-Hoon
275 - Kim Meen-Whee
278 - Wang Jeung-Hun, Lee Dong-Min
280 - Moon Kyong-Jun, Steve Jeffress (AUS)
281 - Lee Ji-Hoon, Kim Seng-Yong, Park Jae-Bum
282 - Park Sang-Hyun