Youngjin College Emerges as Leading Park Golf University with 2nd and 3rd Place Finishes at Presidential Tournament

The Department of Park Golf Management at Youngjin College (President Choi Jaeyoung) achieved the highest results in the university division of the 2nd Presidential National Park Golf Tournament, further solidifying its reputation as a leading institution for nurturing park golf talent.

The university division of the 2nd Presidential National Park Golf Tournament, held over the past two days at Hwangsan Park Golf Course in Yangsan, Gyeongsangnam-do, saw fierce competition among 67 players from 17 universities nationwide.

Kim Sangrok (left) and Lee Jiho (center), students from Youngjin College who won awards in the university division of the 2nd Presidential National Park Golf Tournament, are taking a commemorative photo with Department Head Cho Jinseok.

In this tournament, the Department of Park Golf Management produced the best overall results among all participating universities, with Kim Sangrok (first-year student) taking second place in the men's division and Lee Jiho (first-year student) finishing third in the women's division.

A total of four students from the Department of Park Golf Management, including Kim Sangrok and Lee Jiho, participated in the tournament. Professors Cho Jinseok and Lee Myungwook coached the students, helping them improve their performance.

Kim Sangrok (first-year student), who placed second in the men's division, said, "I am very happy to have finished second in the Presidential Tournament," and added, "I would like to thank my professors for their guidance and my fellow students for their support."

Lee Jiho (first-year student), who finished third in the women's division, said, "Thanks to my fellow athletes who endured the tough training with me, I was able to achieve good results," and continued, "I will continue to improve and bring greater honor to our university."

Professor Cho Jinseok, who coached the students, said, "I am proud that our students showcased outstanding skills at a nationally recognized tournament and brought honor to our university," and pledged, "We will continue to do our best to nurture park golf professionals with both competence and expertise."

Meanwhile, the Department of Park Golf Management at Youngjin College, the first specialized park golf department in Korea, has produced many coaches and referees through systematic theoretical education and practical training. The department is gaining attention for its high certification acquisition rate and consistent achievements in competitions.

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