Golfzon GTOUR "Driving a New Genre in the Golf Industry"

[Asia Economy Reporter No Woo-rae] The screen golf tournament GTOUR, hosted by Golfzon, is gaining popularity.

Marking its 11th anniversary this year, it is leading the spread of screen golf culture worldwide, including in Korea, the United States, China, and Japan. It is held at the world's first dedicated screen golf stadium, and most of the participating players are professionals. All official tour matches are broadcast live on Screen Golfzon, the YouTube Golfzon channel, and Naver Sports. This demonstrates a remarkable power in expanding the scope of the domestic golf industry.

It has become a new genre of the golf industry beyond just the golf tour domain. In fact, the number of live streaming viewers last year more than doubled compared to the previous year. The number of players aspiring to become professionals has also surged, currently totaling around 2,000. As of 2021, the cumulative prize money reached 11 billion KRW, with players like Kim Hong-taek and Park Dan-yu moving between the field and screen. This is why it is recognized as an effective promotional marketing channel by large corporations.

Golfzon's unique IT and network technology has created distinctive screen golf tournaments, attracting even more spotlight. Since 2020, the number of world-class professionals active in the United States, China, and Japan has been increasing. In February, the real-time Golfzon Skins Challenge featuring players from Korea, China, and Japan such as Kim Ha-neul (34), Sui Xiang, and Fujita Hikari drew attention. It provided golf enthusiasts with a unique spectacle during the COVID-19 era.

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