The tournament was launched at Jack Nicklaus Golf Club Korea. Sponsored by Shinhan Financial Group, it is a tournament that is held by the Korea Professional Golf Association (KPGA) Tour and Asian Tour.
The tournament, which is jointly organized by the Japan Tour and the Japan Tour, has increased its total prize money by 100 million won (approximately 10.6 million yen) this year, bringing the total prize money to 1.5 billion won, with a winner's prize of 270 million won.
The winner of the tournament will be given a five-year seed on the KPGA Tour, and two years on the Asian Tour and Japan Tour.
The Korean Open is the tournament with the longest history and tradition among single-sponsor tournaments held in Korea. It was founded in 1981 by Korean golf enthusiasts living in Japan, led by the late Lee Hee-gon, Honorary Chairman of Shinhan Bank.
It was established to promote the development of golf in the country, foster international players, and promote sports exchange between Japan and Korea, and has been positioned as a prestigious tournament representing Asia. From 2019, the KPGA Tour and the Asian Tour
Star players from Asian countries, including the Japan Tour, gather together in this tournament, which is regarded as a place for Asian golf exchange. A total of 138 players will be competing in this tournament. There are six participating categories.
1. Past tournament winners (2 players), 2. Players in the top 5 of the 2024 tournament (6 players), 3. KPGA Tour seed priority (41 players), 4. Asian Tour seed priority (41 players), 5.
1. Japan Tour seed priority (40 people), 2. Recommended players (8 people).
A total of 57 Korean players will be competing in the "Fujisan Kei Classic" tournament on the Japanese tour, which ended on the 7th.
The winner, Yasumasa Nagano (22), and Takashi Ogiso (28), who achieved his first victory at the 2024 Hana Bank Invitational, are Japan's "golf heroes."
Ryo Ishikawa (34) and others are on the list of participants. Defending champion Kensei Hirata will not be participating.
Among Korean players, Bae Sang-moon is aiming to become the second player in history to win the tournament three times, and Moon Do-yup, who has the most wins this season, is aiming to win two consecutive KPGA Tour tournaments following his victory last week.
Song Young-han, who is currently playing in the Japanese league as a member of the Shinhan Financial Group, said, "It is truly meaningful to be participating in the main sponsor tournament for 10 years."
"I will do my best to play without any regrets and repay the support of everyone who has supported me," he said. Shinhan Financial Group is supporting various sports including golf in order to promote the development of sports in Korea.
He provides comprehensive support and plays the role of "Daddy Long Legs of Korean sports." He supports not only golf but also handball, hockey, judo, skiing, sport climbing, triathlon, etc.
The company continues to provide wide-ranging support, from non-popular sports to the development of amateur athletes, providing encouraging support for the development of Korean sports.
The Donghae Open is more than just a golf tournament; it is a platform for the exchange and development of Asian golf, and ultimately the creation of social value. "We will continue to nurture promising Korean golfers and promote diverse
"We will be a strong supporter of Korean sports, supporting a wide range of sports events and helping them achieve even greater success on the world stage."
2025/09/11 16:49 KST
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