'Preliminary 377m' Saemangeum Long Drive Contest "Who is Korea's Longest Hitter?"
From September, 58,000 Participants Narrowed to 32, Main Tournament on the 6th with Total Prize Money of 100 Million KRW and Winner's Prize of 20 Million KRW
[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Hyunjun, Golf Specialist] "Men 377m, Women 254m."
The preliminary results of the 'Saemangeum National Long Drive Competition,' hosted by real estate development company Jakwang Co., Ltd. on the 6th at a special venue next to the Saemangeum Promotion Center in Buan-gun, Jeonbuk. From September 18th, over five weeks, a total of 58,000 participants?40,000 men and 18,000 women?competed at 1,130 SG Screen Golf locations nationwide. Although these indoor records are unaffected by wind and temperature, it is interesting that they surpassed the 376m long drive hit by "The Hulk" Bryson DeChambeau (USA) at a recent long drive event in Nevada, USA.
Currently, 32 amateur golfers?16 men and 16 women?have advanced to the finals. The special venue was created on the Saemangeum reclaimed land, measuring 400m in length and 120m in width. Competitors hit five drives within three minutes, with the top eight advancing to the second tournament. Then, the final rankings are decided by four shots within two minutes. Naturally, the variable factor is the direction and strength of the wind. The total prize money is 100 million KRW, with 20 million KRW for the winner and 10 million KRW for the runner-up.
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Jakwang Co., Ltd. is planning to build a tourist observation tower in Jeonju, Jeonbuk, which will be the fifth tallest in the world at 470m. This competition was also organized as part of promoting the tourism industry in the Jeonbuk region. Its sister company, Jakwang Holdings, operates the 27-hole public golf course Ray Castle Golf & Resort in Sejong City and has been actively engaging in various golf marketing activities. Depending on the success of this event, which also serves to promote Saemangeum, there are plans to make the long drive competition an annual event.
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