[Golf Topic] DB Insurance Promy Open 'Total Prize Money Increased to 700 Million Won'

The Korean Tour DB Insurance Promy Open has increased its total prize money to 700 million won.

[Asia Economy Reporter No Woo-rae] ○…The Korean Men's Golf Association (KPGA) Korean Tour season opener, the DB Insurance Pro-Am Open, has increased its total prize money to 700 million won.

Title sponsor DB Insurance and organizer KPGA announced on the 31st that the prize money has been increased by 200 million won from last year's 500 million won. This year marks the 16th edition. It will be held over four days starting from the 15th of next month at Oak Valley Golf Club (Par 72) located in Wonju City, Gangwon Province. Last year, the tournament was canceled due to the impact of COVID-19. The increase in prize money is expected to be a great boost for male players. The event will be held without spectators and will strictly follow government quarantine guidelines.

The Pro-Am Open has created various stories over the years. Lee Chang-woo (28) won in 2013 as an amateur, and Heo In-hoe (34) achieved his first victory in 2015 while serving in the military. Jeon Ga-ram (26) gained attention by winning in 2018 at the golf course where he worked as a caddie. DB Insurance sponsors players such as Moon Do-yeop (30), Seo Yo-seop (25), and Lee Tae-hoon (Canada). Starting this year, the DB Group will participate as the main sponsor of the 'National Title' Korean Women's Open.

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