KLPGA to Launch Otek Carrier Championship in October... HiteJinro Championship Canceled

Kang Chun-ja, CEO of KLPGT, Kang Sung-hee, Chairman of Otek Group, and Jung Yong-won, CEO of Sejong Development (from left), are posing for a commemorative photo at the Otek Carrier Championship signing ceremony. Photo by KLPGA

The Korea Ladies Professional Golf Association (KLPGA) Tour has established the Otek Carrier Championship (total prize money of 800 million KRW).

On the 10th, it was announced that the Otek Carrier Championship will be held for four days starting from the 8th of next month at Sejong Field Golf Course in Sejong Special Self-Governing City. The 21st Hite Jinro Championship, a major tournament scheduled to take place during this period, was canceled due to the impact of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Otek Group is the only company in Korea that produces 'negative pressure ambulances.' Since 2013, it has hosted the 'Carrier Aircon MTN Ladies Rookie Championship' for seven years, targeting KLPGA rookie players.

Chairman Kang Seong-hee said, "It is an honor to hold a tournament in Sejong featuring players with world-class skills," and added, "Although these are difficult times due to COVID-19, I hope this tournament will be a small help for everyone who loves golf to overcome hardships." Jeong Yong-won, CEO of Sejong Development, which sponsors the tournament course, also promised, "We will provide generous support for quarantine management so that players can play in a safe environment."

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