Hwang Jung-gon
South Korean professional golfer
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| Intro | South Korean professional golfer | |
| Places | South Korea | |
| is | Athlete Golfer | |
| Work field | Sports | |
| Gender |
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| Birth | 16 May 1992 | |
| Age | 32 years | |
| Star sign | Taurus |
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Biography
Hwang Jung-gon (Korean: 황중곤; born 16 May 1992) is a South Korean professional golfer.
Hwang plays on the Japan Golf Tour and won his first title at the 2011 Gateway to the Open Mizuno Open. This win earned him entry into the 2011 Open Championship where he finished 71st.
Professional wins (6)
Japan Golf Tour wins (4)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26 Jun 2011 | Gateway to the Open Mizuno Open | −13 (74-67-68-66=275) | 1 stroke | Kim Kyung-tae |
| 2 | 25 Nov 2012 | Casio World Open | −19 (65-70-68-66=269) | 3 strokes | Kunihiro Kamii |
| 3 | 29 Nov 2015 | Casio World Open | −15 (70-67-70-66=273) | 1 stroke | Ryo Ishikawa |
| 4 | 3 Nov 2019 | Mynavi ABC Championship | −19 (66-70-66-67=269) | 1 stroke | Shugo Imahira |
Japan Golf Tour playoff record (0–2)
| No. | Year | Tournament | Opponent(s) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2018 | Golf Nippon Series JT Cup | Ryo Ishikawa, Satoshi Kodaira | Kodaira won with birdie on first extra hole |
| 2 | 2019 | Japan PGA Championship | Ryo Ishikawa | Lost to eagle on first extra hole |
Korean Tour wins (2)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory | Runners-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 Aug 2014 | Maeil Dairies Open | −13 (68-64-68-67=267) | 6 strokes | Kim Gi-whan, Song Young-han |
| 2 | 25 Jun 2017 | KPGA Championship | −20 (66-70-65-67=268) | 1 stroke | Kim Gi-whan, Lee Hyung-joon |
Playoff record
Asian Tour playoff record (0–1)
| No. | Year | Tournament | Opponents | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2018 | GS Caltex Maekyung Open | Gaganjeet Bhullar, Chang Yi-keun, Park Sang-hyun | Park won with par on third extra hole Hwang eliminated by birdie on second hole Bhullar eliminated by par on first hole |
Results in major championships
| Tournament | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Open | CUT | ||
| The Open Championship | 71 |
CUT = missed the halfway cut
Note: Hwang never played in the Masters Tournament or the PGA Championship.
Results in World Golf Championships
| Tournament | 2011 |
|---|---|
| Match Play | |
| Championship | |
| Invitational | |
| Champions | T49 |
Did not play
"T" = Tied