James Hahn wins maiden PGA victory

By Park Sae-jin Posted : February 23, 2015, 15:52 Updated : February 23, 2015, 15:52

 

Korean-American James Hahn won his first career PGA Tour victory in the Northern Trust Open golf tournament at Riviera Country Club in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles, in a playoff on Sunday (local time).

Hahn defeated Dustin Johnson of the United States on the third playoff hole, the par-3 14th, where he drained a 23-footer for birdie to win the tournament.

Hahn, Johnson and Paul Casey of England ended the regulation at 6-under at 278. 

With Sunday's victory at "the Riv," Hahn had US$1,206,000 in his pocket. The 33-year-old turned professional in 2003.
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