The Nation's Largest Prize Money '2020 Genesis Championship' Opens on the 8th

[Asia Economy Reporter Kiho Sung] The largest prize money tournament in Korea, the ‘2020 Genesis Championship,’ will be held from the 8th to the 11th at Jack Nicklaus Golf Club Korea located in Songdo, Incheon.

This tournament features the highest prize money in Korea, totaling 1.5 billion KRW (300 million KRW for the winner), along with benefits such as a Genesis GV80 and entry tickets to the ‘2021 Genesis Invitational’ and the ‘2020 The CJ Cup @ Shadow Creek’ held in the United States. A total of 120 players will compete for these rewards. Now in its fourth year, the Genesis Championship has been hosted by the Genesis brand since 2017 to promote men’s golf in Korea, and this year it will be held without spectators. For the first time, players who score a hole-in-one on the 8th, 13th, or 17th holes will receive a Genesis G70, G80, or GV80 as a prize.

The ‘Genesis Championship’ attracts many top players befitting the country’s premier tournament. Participants include KPGA veterans such as 2019 Genesis Points winner Kyungjun Moon, 2019 Genesis money list leader Sumin Lee, and PGA major titleholder Yong-eun Yang, as well as young talents who have energized the tour this season like Hanbyul Kim, Sunghyun Kim, and Mingyu Kim. Additionally, the strongest amateur player Wooyoung Cho and high school student Geunwoo Kim, winner of the Young Guns Match Play, will challenge the high level of professional competition.

Due to the impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), Genesis will replace the traditional pre-tournament ‘Players Dinner’ with eco-friendly, health-boosting lunch boxes prepared by Michelin-starred chefs to support the players’ success.

Furthermore, this year’s Genesis Championship will enhance broadcast coverage for an untact gallery in accordance with strengthened quarantine guidelines.

Each round will be broadcast live for six hours, covering all 18 holes to allow viewers to enjoy the diverse play of various players. Additionally, some rounds and holes will utilize ball trajectory tracking systems and 4D replay equipment to deliver a more vivid viewing experience.

A Genesis official stated, “The ‘2020 Genesis Championship,’ now in its fourth year, has been operated not only as Korea’s top tournament but also as the safest event. Although it is difficult to visit the venue this year, we hope you feel the passionate atmosphere through various channels.”

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