"Following McIlroy, Scheffler, and Im Sung-jae... Additional CJ Cup Roster Announced"

[Asia Economy Reporter No Woo-rae] Scottie Scheffler (USA), world No. 1, will participate in the PGA Tour The CJ Cup (total prize money $10.5 million).

The CJ Cup organizing committee announced additional player entries on the 13th for this year's tournament, which will be held for four days starting on the 20th (local time) at Congaree Golf Club in Ridgeland, South Carolina, USA. Scheffler, two-time champion Justin Thomas (2017 and 2019), and 13-time winner Jordan Spieth (all from the USA) were included. These three players will start the 2022-2023 season at The CJ Cup.

This year's US Open champion Matthew Fitzpatrick (England), former world No. 1 Jon Rahm (Spain), Collin Morikawa, Fortinet Championship winner Max Homa (both USA), and last year's Masters champion Hideki Matsuyama (Japan) were also named. In addition, Jason Day (Australia), Ricky Fowler, and Gary Woodland (both USA) are included.

Korean players are also joining in large numbers. Leading the group is Im Sung-jae (24), who finished second in last season's FedEx Cup, along with last week's Shriners Children's Open winner Kim Joo-hyung (20), and Kim Si-woo (27) and Lee Kyoung-hoon (31), who performed in the Presidents Cup, a competition between the USA and International teams. All will compete in the sponsor-hosted tournament.

The CJ Cup was first held in 2017 on Jeju Island. It was held in Jeju until 2019, and since 2020, due to COVID-19, it has been held in the USA. Last year, Rory McIlroy (Northern Ireland) claimed the title. McIlroy is aiming for a second consecutive win.

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