Pro Golfer Bang Sin-sil Appointed as Pyeongtaek City Ambassador

Professional golfer Bang Sin-sil, a former national team member, will serve as an ambassador for Pyeongtaek City, Gyeonggi Province.

At the Pyeongtaek City Ambassador Appointment Ceremony, Mayor Jeong Jang-seon of Pyeongtaek City is presenting the appointment plaque to athlete Bang Sin-sil. Photo by Pyeongtaek City

On the 15th, Pyeongtaek City announced that it had appointed Bang Sin-sil as the 'Pyeongtaek City Ambassador' on the 14th.

Bang, who is from Pyeongtaek, was active as a member of the women's national golf team from 2020 to 2022, and debuted in 2022 in the Korea Ladies Professional Golf Association (KLPGA), where she is currently active. Bang is a long hitter, ranking second in average tee shot distance this season. She recorded two wins in 2023 and recently finished as runner-up at the iM Financial Open.

As a native of Pyeongtaek who actively participates in donations and sharing for the local community, Bang will play a role as an ambassador in widely promoting various policies and city administration news of Pyeongtaek, as well as conveying the city's value.

Jung Jang-seon, mayor of Pyeongtaek City, said, "Bang Sin-sil, who continues to challenge and grow on the golf stage, will play a significant role in raising the status and appeal of Pyeongtaek City."

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