Homesick Jang puts family first

SEOUL - Jang Ha-na knows her decision to quit the elite US women's golf tour at the peak of her career has left people scratching their heads, but the world No 10 said on Tuesday she had no regrets about putting family ahead of fame and fortune.

Jang confirmed at a media conference in Seoul that she was rescinding her US LPGA Tour membership and would return to play on the Korean circuit this season.

The 25-year-old, who has had four wins on the US-based circuit since her 2015 rookie season and earned more than $2.6 million in prize money, said being closer to her mother was the prime reason for her decision.