The 3rd Hamyang County Governor's Cup Park Golf Tournament Successfully Concluded

Over 100 Participants at Harim Park Park Golf Course

The 3rd Hamyang County Governor's Cup Park Golf Tournament is underway. (Photo by Hamyang County)

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Choi Soon-kyung] The 3rd Hamyang County Governor's Cup Park Golf Tournament in Hamyang-gun, Gyeongnam, was held successfully on the 16th at Harim Park Park Golf Course with about 100 park golf members participating.

In this tournament, all participating players strictly followed COVID-19 prevention guidelines, including temperature checks, mandatory mask-wearing, use of hand sanitizer, prohibition of participants who had visited the metropolitan area 3 to 4 days before the tournament, and encouraging meals by town and individual to prevent group dining.

Due to COVID-19, most sports events in the county had been canceled, but this was the first tournament held after the recent easing to social distancing level 1. Many guests attended to celebrate the event, including Seo Chun-su, Hamyang County Governor, Hwang Tae-jin, Chairman of the County Council, county council members, and Song Kyung-yeol, Chairman of the County Sports Association.

Governor Seo of Hamyang said, "Park golf is a sport that best fits everyday sports, being economical and practical without requiring the high costs like golf," and added, "I hope all players participating in today's tournament enjoy the game and strengthen friendship and camaraderie among members."

Park golf uses plastic balls and can be enjoyed in small green spaces such as parks. It is gaining attention as the best everyday sport suitable for an aging society and the era of longevity.

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