Jiho Yang completes historic Korea Open triumph
![Jiho Yang poses with the KOLON Korea Open trophy after completing a historic victory at Woo Jeong Hills Country Club. [Asian Tour photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/260524_Jiho_Yang_004_65CF-400x200.jpg)
Jiho Yang completed a remarkable wire-to-wire victory at the KOLON Korea Open, becoming the first pre-qualifier in the tournament’s 68-year history to win the title and secure a place at The Open Championship.
![Jiho Yang moved seven shots clear at the KOLON Korea Open and is now one round away from a stunning breakthrough victory. Full article can be read via link in comments section. #Golf #KoreaOpen #AsianTour [Asian Tour photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/260523_Jiho_Yang_009-400x200.jpg)
![Jiho Yang leads the opening round of the KOLON Korea Open. [Asian Tour photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Untitled-design19-400x200.png)