Gallery Returns to Korean Tour "After 2 Years and 6 Months"

KPGA to Allow Spectators Starting from 2022 Season DB Insurance Promy Open Opening on the 14th of Next Month

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[Asia Economy Kim Hyun-jun, Golf Specialist Reporter] "Gallery admission allowed."

The Korea Professional Golfers' Association (KPGA) announced on the 31st that "this year's Korean Tour will be held with spectators." Starting from the 2022 season opener, the DB Insurance Pro-Am Open (total prize money 700 million KRW), held on the Old Course at La Vie Belle Golf Club in Chuncheon, Gangwon Province on the 14th of next month. Above all, the big news is that it is the first time in a full 2 years and 6 months since the Genesis Championship in October 2019. The 2020 season was shut down due to the impact of COVID-19 and only resumed in July at the Woosung Construction Aramir CC Busan Gyeongnam Open, and in 2021, all matches were held without spectators throughout the year.

Last year, the tournament held at Oak Valley Golf Club in Wonju, Gangwon Province was won by Moon Do-yeop (30, DB Insurance), marking a rare record of winning on a stage hosted by his own agency. Leading by one stroke, he added a 1-under-par on the final day to complete a commanding 3-stroke victory (11-under-par 277). This year, he will defend his title amid a 'cloud of gallery.' Second in prize money, Seo Yo-seop (26, DB Insurance), and second in the points race for the Order of Merit, Park Sang-hyun (39, Dong-A Pharmaceutical), will also join the competition for the championship.

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