"Challenge to Korean Record" 198-Hole Ironman Golf Tournament's Oldest Participant at 65 Gains Attention

Expecting a Successful Tournament as Hyuon General Construction Co., Ltd. Participates as an Official Sponsor

[Jeju=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Park Chang-won] Two 65-year-old participants born in 1958 are drawing attention in the golf world as they challenge the Korean record for the longest golf marathon in the team category, playing 198 holes, at the ‘1st Asia Economy Honam·Jeje Ironman Golf Tournament’ held in Jeju Island from July 18 to 20.

Additionally, local Jeju construction company Hyuon General Construction is participating as the official sponsor of the ‘1st Asia Economy Honam·Jeje Ironman Golf Tournament,’ raising expectations for a successful event.

The Ironman Golf Tournament is a special event where participants complete a total of 198 holes over three days and two nights: starting with 72 holes at Ora Golf Course on the 18th, 54 holes at Booyoung Golf Course on the 19th, and finishing with 72 holes again at Ora Golf Course on the 20th. This is an unprecedented attempt in Korea.

By the 24th, over 50 people had applied to challenge the Korean record in the 198-hole ‘Longest Golf Marathon Team Category.’ Among the applicants, the oldest participants are Mr. Song Young-jin (65) and Mr. Kwon Young-man (65), both born in 1958, and the oldest female participant is Ms. Hwang Sook-hee (61), born in 1962, who is taking on the challenge at the age of 60.

Mr. Song Young-jin, a former corporate employee, boasts exceptional stamina, having completed 10 ultra marathons and over 30 full marathons. He is preparing for this Ironman Golf by walking 60 km weekly and hitting 500 golf balls.

Regarding his participation in the Korean record challenge, Mr. Song said, “I regret not having completed a triathlon when I was younger, but now, past 60, I am taking on the extreme endurance challenge of Ironman Golf and feeling the spirit of youthful challenge once again.” He added, “I will definitely complete it and make it a precious memory in my life.”

Another oldest participant, Mr. Kwon Young-man, who runs a medical corporation, is steadily building his stamina by using a treadmill with the goal of completing the tournament. He expressed his determination, saying, “Now is the youngest time. I will complete it without regrets before I get older.”

The oldest female participant, Ms. Hwang Sook-hee (61), said, “While 36 holes can be played by individual reservation, playing 72 holes a day and 198 holes over three days is difficult. I have prepared extensively to participate in this tournament,” showing her undying passion even at the age of 60.

This Ironman Golf Tournament features the 198-hole Korean record challenge along with daily 72-hole, 54-hole, and 36-hole events. Applications can be made through the ‘Jeje Band.’

Meanwhile, Hyuon General Construction, which owns the local Jeju housing native brands ‘Hyuon Adelib’ and ‘Hyuon Stay,’ is participating as the official sponsor of the ‘1st Asia Economy Honam·Jeje Ironman Golf Tournament.’

Hyuon General Construction received a special commendation in the architecture, design, and construction category at the ‘2019 Korea Brand Awards Asia Brand Awards.’ Currently, the company is selling houses in the Jeju English Education City located in Daejeong-eup, Jeju Island. As the official sponsor of this tournament, it is raising expectations for a successful Ironman Golf Tournament.

Jeju=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Park Chang-won captain@asiae.co.kr

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