Yang Yong-eun, of South Korea has become the first man to win PGA Championship from Asia who overtook Tiger Woods to win the PGA Championship at Hazeltine. The Sunday's PGA Championship victory makes Asia more attractive to sponsorship of more major golf events.
‘This is a fantastic win not only for Yang but also for golf in Asia,’ said Asian Tour chief Kyi Hla Han.
While the impact on youngsters taking up the game may be limited to Yang's native country, rising Japanese talent Ryo Ishikawa said it would make a difference to how Asian players were perceived. ‘His victory has changed people's view of Asian golfers,’ the 17-year-old said.
‘I haven't suddenly thought I can win a major just because he did. But it will give us all added motivation to try to be in contention at the big tournaments.’ More...
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