Byeong Hun An Wins Genesis Championship in Korea

Byeong Hun An secured victory at the Genesis Championship held at Jack Nicklaus Golf Club in Incheon, South Korea, defeating compatriot Tom Kim in a playoff after both finished with a score of 17-under 271. An made a crucial 8-foot birdie putt on the last hole of regulation and then birdied the 18th in the playoff, marking his second career win on the DP World Tour, nine years after his first. Kim, who had led at times during the tournament, missed a critical birdie putt that would have clinched the win for him, ultimately finishing with a bogey in the playoff. Ricardo Gouveia of Portugal narrowly missed the playoff by one shot, finishing in third place, which secured him a full European tour card for the following year. This victory elevates An to No. 27 in the world rankings, a significant rise from his starting position of No. 60 this year, highlighting an impressive season with multiple top-10 finishes. The tournament, co-sanctioned by the DP World Tour and the Korean Tour, featured 114 cards assigned for the upcoming 2025 continental circuit.