Jeju Samdasoo, KLPGA '10th Jeju Samdasoo Masters' Opens

Held for Four Days from the 3rd at Blackstone Jeju

The 10th Jeju Samdasoo Masters, hosted by Jeju Development Corporation, the producer and seller of Jeju Samdasoo, opened on the 3rd at Blackstone Jeju in Hallim-eup, Jeju City.

Jeju Development Corporation President Baek Kyung-hoon and participating athletes are conducting a joint water ceremony. (From left) Ko Ji-won, Park Hyun-kyung, Ji Han-sol, Baek Kyung-hoon Jeju Development Corporation President, Ko Jin-young, Park Ji-young, Ko Ji-woo, Bang Shin-sil.

Marking its 10th year, the total prize money for the Jeju Samdasoo Masters is 1 billion KRW, with the winner's prize set at 180 million KRW, attracting the top female golfers in Korea. This tournament is the first event of the second half of the Korea Ladies Professional Golf Association (KLPGA) Tour and will be held over four days until the 6th.

To commemorate the 10th anniversary, the tournament is operated under the concept of E (Environment), S (Sharing), and G (Coexistence). To make it an eco-friendly event, staff uniforms and official commemorative hats are made from recycled PET bottle materials. Participants who collect empty transparent PET bottles and join the 'plogging campaign' will receive recycled eco-bags on a first-come, first-served basis.

To promote a culture of sharing, the 10th hole is designated as the 'Love Sharing Birdie Fund Hole,' where 200,000 KRW per birdie recorded will be donated to vulnerable groups affected by recent heavy rain floods. The players participating in this tournament will also join this good cause by donating 5% of the total prize money.

Additionally, through the Jeju recommended player selection, young golf hopefuls from the Jeju region are given the opportunity to enter the professional ranks, turning the event into a festival of coexistence. At the 9th hole, if players' tee shots land in the 'Golf Dream Nurturing Donation Zone,' 1 million KRW per ball will be donated to the Jeju regional golf dream nurturing fund.

Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, the Blackstone Jeju swimming pool in the gallery plaza has been opened to enjoy a cool summer, and the water picnic program is being operated for the first time. In addition, various events such as roulette and putting contests, music & BBQ parties, promotional booths created with local small business owners, and sponsor booths are prepared to offer a rich experience.

For golf-loving galleries, the tournament features an exhibition of the Golden Career Grand Slam trophy of Jeju Samdasoo-sponsored player Park In-bee, along with autograph sessions with major participating players. There are also opportunities to participate in the long drive competition and near-pin contest.

Furthermore, to promote Jeju brands that produce products with good water, a local coexistence market is being operated for the first time. At the market, visitors can experience coffee from Be Brave made with Jeju Samdasoo and non-alcoholic beer from Jeju Beer.

Baek Kyung-hoon, president of Jeju Development Corporation, said, “As the Jeju Samdasoo Masters marks its 10th anniversary, top female golfers in Korea are attending, and we have prepared abundant events. We hope it becomes a festival enjoyed by everyone who loves golf and Jeju Samdasoo.”

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