Y.E. Yang - First Asian-born winner of a PGA major

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In summary, Y.E. Yang defeated Tiger Woods to win his first career major at the PGA Championship after a chip-in eagle on the 14th hole gave him a one-stroke lead. This was the first time Woods was defeated in a major after maintaining the lead after 3 rounds, and it was a remarkable win. Despite Woods' Asian heritage, it is noted that white people may someday also excel at golf.
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http://www.usatoday.com/sports/golf/pga/2009-08-16-pga-championship_N.htm

CHASKA, Minn. — Y.E. Yang (FSY) went toe-to-toe with Tiger Woods (FSY) on Sunday and came through with his first career major at the PGA Championship.

Yang's victory was fueled by a chip-in eagle on the 14th hole that gave him a one-stroke lead after he started the day two shots behind Woods.

For the first time ever, Woods was defeated in a major after maintaining the lead after 3 rounds. Pretty amazing win!

Maybe someday, white people will be good at golf as well :smile:.
 
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Woods is half Asian. :-p
 
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I typed "He's human after all" into Google this morning and the first 6 links were about Tiger. It had to happen sooner or later. It's a shame that it had to happen in a major.
 

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What is Y.E. Yang known for?

Y.E. Yang is known for being the first Asian-born golfer to win a major championship on the PGA Tour.

Which major championship did Y.E. Yang win?

Y.E. Yang won the 2009 PGA Championship, defeating Tiger Woods in a dramatic final round.

What is the significance of Y.E. Yang's win?

Y.E. Yang's win at the 2009 PGA Championship broke the dominance of American and European golfers in major championships and opened doors for more Asian golfers to compete at the highest level.

What is Y.E. Yang's background in golf?

Y.E. Yang turned professional in 1996 and played on various tours in Asia before joining the PGA Tour in 2009. He had several wins on the Korean Tour and the Japan Golf Tour before his historic win at the PGA Championship.

What impact did Y.E. Yang's win have on the golfing world?

Y.E. Yang's win at the PGA Championship inspired and motivated many young Asian golfers to pursue their dreams of playing on the PGA Tour. It also brought attention to the growing talent and potential of golfers from Asia.

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