KB Financial Group announced on September 29 that it will host the 19th KB Financial Group Women's Amateur Golf Championship from September 30 to October 2 at the Century 21 Country Club in Wonju, Gangwon Province.
This year's tournament marks the 19th edition and is considered a gateway for the next generation of promising female golfers in South Korea. Past winners include Kim Hyo-joo, Ko Jin-young, and Lee So-mi, who have all made their mark on the LPGA Tour, while Lee Ye-won and Yoo Hyun-jo are also prominent players in the KLPGA.
This year's competition will feature national team reserve members Park Jo-eun and Lim Soo-min, along with junior national team reserves Yong Hyun-jung and Jang Ha-eun. The winner will receive an entry into the 2027 KLPGA Tour major event, the KB Financial Golden Life Championship.
In addition to hosting the tournament, KB Financial continues to support the development of junior golfers. Since 2012, the group has provided funding to promote amateur golf in South Korea, with a planned donation of 300 million won to the Korea Golf Association this year.
A representative from KB Financial stated, "We will continue to support young golfers in South Korea so they can develop their skills in a stable environment and lead the future of Korean golf."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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