The 'KLPGA-Samchunri Together Dream Tournament 2026,' a key event for discovering promising young talent in Korean women's golf, officially began on September 7 at the Gunsan Country Club in Jeollabuk-do.
Co-hosted by Samchunri and the Korea Ladies Professional Golf Association (KLPGA), the tournament runs from September 7 to 11. This year marks the 10th edition of the event, featuring a total of 256 young golfers from across the country, including 80 middle school students and 176 high school students. The top 128 players will advance to the finals after the qualifying rounds on September 7 and 8, competing for the championship from September 9 to 11.
Promising players who perform well will have opportunities to advance to the professional stage. The top three finishers in the high school division will receive exemptions from the KLPGA's junior member practical test, while the top three overall in both middle and high school divisions will be recommended for participation in the KLPGA regular tour and Dream Tour.
Additionally, the organizers are covering all green fees, caddy fees, and cart fees for all players during the tournament, providing quality meals to create an environment where athletes and their guardians can focus solely on the competition.
This year, in celebration of the tournament's 10th anniversary, various events have been organized for participating players. After the first round of the finals, a 'Distance Approach Challenge' event will take place. On the second day of the finals, a food truck will offer 300 servings of drinks and snacks to help players relax and recharge.
Since its inception in 2015, this tournament has produced numerous star players, establishing itself as a gateway to success. Notable past winners include Kim Jae-hee (2016 middle school champion), Kim Min-joo (2017 middle school champion), Jo Ah-yeon (2017 high school champion), Kim Min-byul (2018 and 2019 middle school champion), Hong Jung-min (2019 high school champion), Lee Hyo-song (2022 middle school champion), and Seo Kyo-rim (2022 high school champion), all of whom are currently active on domestic and international stages.
Samchunri is also committed to systematic player development, operating the 'Samchunri Sports Team,' which includes players like Ko Ji-woo and Ma Da-som, and the 'Samchunri Academy,' which selects and nurtures high-potential amateurs, continuously supporting their growth and contributing to the advancement of Korean women's golf.
A representative from Samchunri stated, "In the future, the Samchunri Group plans to continue supporting junior players through the 'KLPGA-Samchunri Together Dream Tournament' so they can discover their potential and leap to greater stages. We will also expand differentiated benefits and programs to contribute to the cultivation of golf talent in the country."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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