[Golf Topic] Korean Tour Opening Event "Indefinitely Postponed Due to COVID-19"

[Asia Economy Kim Hyun-jun, Golf Specialist Reporter] ○…The Korean Tour has come to a halt due to the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19).

The Korea Professional Golfers' Association (KPGA) announced on the 27th that the DB Insurance Promy Open will be postponed indefinitely. This tournament was scheduled to be the opening event of the 2020 season. It was set to take place on April 23 at Oak Valley Golf Club in Wonju, Gangwon Province. The KPGA stated, "We prioritized the health of players and fans," adding, "The decision on whether to hold the second tournament will also be made while monitoring the trend of COVID-19." The next event is the GS Caltex Maekyung Open on the 30th.

Following the Korea Ladies Professional Golf Association (KLPGA) Tour, the impact seems to be spreading to the Korean Tour as well. The KLPGA Tour has already canceled four tournaments, including the Taiwan Ladies Open in March, and the Celltrion Queens Masters, Lotte Rent-a-Car Ladies Open, and Nexen Saint Nine Masters in April. The first major, the Chris F&C 42nd KLPGA Championship (total prize money of 1 billion won), scheduled to open on April 30 at Lakewood Golf Club in Yangju, Gyeonggi Province, is currently on standby.

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