Gunsan CC Opening "Total Prize Money Depends on Tournament Revenue"

Base Prize Money of 700 Million KRW with 140 Million KRW Winner's Prize
Additional Prize Money from Pro-Am Package Sales
3-Year Seed Given to Winners with Over 10 Years of Hosting

The Korea Professional Golfers' Association (KPGA) Tour Gunsan CC Open will introduce the prize money charity system for the first time in Korea.

The opening of Gunsan CC will be held for the first time in Korea using a prize money charity format.
[Photo by Gunsan CC]

The sponsor, Gunsan CC, stated on the 25th, "In addition to the basic total prize money of 700 million KRW, all additional revenue generated will be distributed to players according to their rankings," adding, "The winner's prize money will also increase from 140 million KRW." The prize money charity system adds income from paid pro-am packages, admission tickets, souvenirs, and food and beverage sales to the total prize money of the tournament.

The Gunsan CC Open will be held over four days starting from the 11th of next month at Gunsan Country Club (par 72) in Gunsan City, Jeonbuk Province. A total of 144 players will participate in fierce competition. This is the first tournament held after the 2024 first half re-ranking. Many new faces will be competing.

The Gunsan CC Open is now in its 15th year. It is the only tournament in Korea sponsored by a golf course. Boasting a history of over 10 years, the Gunsan CC Open offers a winner's exemption for three years instead of two. Gunsan CC has been undergoing renovations since last year. To create a more challenging course setup, the fairway width has been significantly reduced, with A rough maintained at 40mm and B rough at 80mm. The green area, which averaged 1,100㎡ over 18 holes, has been reduced to 700?800㎡.

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