The 6th Daebo House D Championship, the final event of the 2026 KLPGA Tour season, will feature the highest prize money in its history.
Daebo Group announced on October 6 that the total prize money for the championship, scheduled to take place from November 6 to 8 at the Seowon Valley Country Club in Paju, has been increased from 1 billion won to 1.2 billion won.
The winner's prize has also been raised from 250 million won last year to 300 million won, marking the highest level for a KLPGA Tour season finale.
With the winner's prize now at 300 million won, it is expected to be a significant factor in the ongoing race for the prize money title.
This season's competition for the top prize money spot is primarily between Kim Min-sol and Seo Kyo-rim, both born in 2006.
Kim Min-sol secured a tie for second place at the recently concluded 26th Hi-Tec Jinro Championship, marking her season earnings at 1.529 billion won. This achievement surpasses the previous KLPGA Tour single-season record of 1.521 billion won set by Park Min-ji in 2021, allowing her to reclaim the top spot in prize money.
Seo Kyo-rim, who was leading in prize money before this tournament, finished tied for 20th place, dropping her to second place with earnings of 1.413 billion won.
The gap between the two players stands at 116.76 million won, leaving the possibility that the final event could determine the prize money champion.
Qualification for the season finale is based on the prize money rankings established after the previous tournament.
Amateur players will also participate. To promote the growth of golf and nurture promising talent, Daebo Group has decided to grant recommendation rights exclusively to amateur players, foregoing invitations for professional players.
There is also interest in whether Daebo Golf Team members Seo Eon-jin, Song Eun-a, and Yang Hyo-jin, who have shown consistent performance this season, will lift their first trophy at this sponsor's tournament.
The Seowon Hills course has undergone improvements this spring, replacing its fairway grass from Kentucky bluegrass to Korean grass to enhance course quality. Known for its ability to host various golf tournaments, Seowon Hills is expected to create challenging conditions with strategically placed bunkers and fast green speeds during the final event.
Various social contribution programs will also be implemented, continuing the spirit of the Seowon Valley Charity Green Concert. During the tournament, funds will be raised for the Didi Foundation, a nonprofit supporting aspiring young golfers, whenever players' tee shots land in designated areas on the course. On November 5, the day before the tournament begins, young talents from the Didi Foundation will be invited for one-on-one lessons with Daebo Golf Team players.
Daebo Group Chairman Choi Deung-kyu stated, "We increased the prize money to express gratitude to the players who have shown their best skills throughout the year and to maintain excitement leading up to the final event. We hope this tournament will conclude the season in optimal course conditions, providing both inspiration and enjoyment while also helping those in need."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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