S. Korea welcome the country's golfer's surprising win

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Monday saw golf enthusiasts in South Korea welcome the surprising news that Yang Yong-Eun has become the first Asian male to win a major title. Yang entered uncharted territory for continental golfers when he upstaged Tiger Woods to win the PGA Championship by three strokes on Sunday.

Players in South Korea watched the tournament after their practices and bubbled exuberantly about Yang's performance. Many golf lovers think his unforeseen breakthrough bodes well for the country's future talent development.

Those fans assert that, compared to other nations' players, South Korean golfers have stronger concentration and patience, which may help lead them to their goals.