Japanese golfer wins second title

Japanese golfer Yuto Katsuragawa won his second title on the DP World Tour by mastering the course in the final round of the Genesis Championship, a professional golf tournament held in South Korea.

French players perform well

Martin Couvra, Frédéric Lacroix, and Antoine Rozner had strong performances on Sunday, finishing in the top three, top three, and top five respectively. While the French Federation of Golf may not have much to celebrate, two French players finished in second place and another in fourth.

Katsuragawa's consistency wins

However, neither Lacroix, Couvra, nor Rozner expressed regrets, as they were not in contention for the win. The victory was attributed to Katsuragawa's consistency and skill, which helped him maintain control despite fewer birdies in the final round.

Katsuragawa's background and performance

Katsuragawa, who had previously won the ISPS Handa Championship in 2024, played solo in South Korea this Sunday. Despite fewer birdies in the final round (only one this Sunday, eight the previous day), Katsuragawa remained in control. Rozner came within two strokes of the lead at six holes from the end but faced a costly double bogey on hole 14.

Katsuragawa's achievement and comments

Ranked 106th in the Race to Dubai before this tournament, Katsuragawa achieved a double success by winning a new title on the European circuit and securing his card for 2027. "This is the most beautiful moment of my life," Katsuragawa said. "I was nervous all day because I was playing for a lot today, not just the victory."

Other players' performances

Lacroix earned a place in the first stage of the playoffs, the Abu Dhabi Championship, with a brilliant second-place finish. His performance of 68 was his best of the season, following his second-place finish at the Open of South Africa. This result propelled him into the top 50 of the Race to Dubai.

Rozner and others finish strong

Rozner, who had a physical alert at the start of the third round, finished fourth. His performance confirmed his presence in Abu Dhabi. Ugo Coussaud and Oihan Guillamoundeguy finished 31st and 51st respectively, ending their seasons on the DPWT but with good performances. They will return in 2027.