[Golf Topic] Choi Kyung-ju "Resigns from KPGA Vice President Position"

[Asia Economy Kim Hyun-jun, Golf Specialist Reporter] ○…'Tank' Choi Kyung-ju (50, SK Telecom, photo) has stepped down from his position as vice chairman of the Korea Professional Golfers' Association (KPGA).

On the 17th, KPGA announced, "Vice Chairman Choi Kyung-ju expressed his intention to resign on the 15th." This comes just four months after accepting the vice chairman position alongside the inauguration of Chairman Koo Ja-chul (65) in January. He returned to Korea on the 21st of last month for his eldest son Ho-jun's enlistment in the Marine Corps and completed two weeks of self-quarantine before resuming domestic schedules. He explained, "Since I have been traveling back and forth to the U.S., I think it is better for a capable person residing in Korea to take on the vice chairman role."

Choi Kyung-ju has earned a total of eight wins on the U.S. PGA Tour and will concurrently participate in the Champions (Senior) Tour for players aged 50 and above starting this year. The PGA Tour grants a one-year card to players who have made the cut over 300 times. He is scheduled to compete in the Memorial Tournament on July 17. His Champions Tour debut will be at the Ellie Challenge, opening on July 31, which also marks the resumption of the 2020 season that was postponed due to the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in the U.S.

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