“This is the greatest day of my life” declared Japan’s Yuto Katsuragawa in capturing a second DP World Tour victory with his two-shot triumph at the Genesis Championship in South Korea.
The Japanese player began the week at Woo Jeong Hills Country Club in 106th on the Race to Dubai Rankings delivered by DP World, with the top 100 after the event earning their playing rights for next season.
However, Katsuragawa blitzed the field on Moving Day as he matched the course record of 63 to open up a two-shot advantage heading into final round.
“THIS IS THE GREATEST DAY OF MY LIFE” ….
Declares newest @DPWorldTour champion Yuto Katsuragawa in capturing @thegenesisinv
Yuto posts closing day 71 & win by two shots
duo Frederic Lacroix & Martin Couvra share second at 11-under
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— Fatiha (@TOURMISS) October 25, 2026
He could not get his Sunday going as he carded just one birdie, at the fourth, but minimised blots on his scoecard with 16 pars before a closing bogey for a total of 13 under.
It mattered not as the 28-year-old earned a two-shot victory over French duo Frederic Lacroix and Martin Couvra, who sealed their places in the playoffs with a share of second.
It is Katsuragawa’s second DP World Tour triumph after a maiden victory at the 2024 ISPS Handa Championship triumph on home Japanese soil.
Victory in South Korea has seen Katsuragawa leap 78 places to No. 28 on the Race to Dubai rankings and the assurance of now heading to UAE for the pair of 2026 season-ending events – a first in his career.
As well, Katsuragawa is sure of a sizeable jump in the OWGR rankings from his current 404th ranking. His highest ranking was 102nd exactly four years ago in 2022.
DOUBLE TOUR WIN EARNS YUTO TRIPLE REWARD …
As new #GenesisChampionship Yuto Katsuragawa captures a second @DPWorldTour title & leaps to No. 28 #RaceToDubai qualifying for @ADGolfChamps & season-ending @dpwtc
“”After the first win, I had such a hard time, struggling with that time, but having the second win, this is definitely the greatest moment of my life.
“Yes I was nervous, not just for the victory but also about the seed for the DP World Tour so it was double nervous for me but I think I got through.
“I had a good image from the first victory, I just kept that good feeling about it and I came for the second win.
“I’m very happy because to play on the DP World Tour is something I need in my life and I am very happy to play in Dubai.”
✅ @TOURMISS
— Fatiha (@TOURMISS) October 25, 2026
“After the first win, I had such a hard time, struggling with that time, but having the second win, this is definitely the greatest moment of my life,” Katsuragawa, who has also sealed his spot in both playoff events, said.
“Yes I was nervous, not just for the victory but also about the seed for the DP World Tour so it was double nervous for me but I think I got through.
“I had a good image from the first victory, I just kept that good feeling about it and I came for the second win.
“I’m very happy because to play on the DP World Tour is something I need in my life and I am very happy to play in Dubai.”
Well spoken Yuto and huge congratulations
