Jeonnam Governor's Cup Senior Park Golf Tournament Opens in Mokpo

About 200 Participants from 22 Cities and Counties

Jeollanam-do Governor Kim Youngrok is taking a commemorative photo with guests at the 3rd Jeonnam Governor's Cup Senior Park Golf Tournament held on the 26th at Mokpo International Park Golf Course. Provided by Jeonnam Province

Jeollanam-do announced that the 3rd Jeonnam Governor's Cup Senior Park Golf Tournament, aimed at promoting health and leisure activities, was held on the 26th at the Mokpo Bujusan International Park Golf Course.

The opening ceremony was attended by Jeollanam-do Governor Kim Youngrok, Jeong Yangsu, President of the Jeonnam Chapter of the Korean Senior Citizens Association, Park Kyungrae, President of the Jeonnam Park Golf Association, and others.

At this tournament, hosted by the Jeonnam Chapter of the Korean Senior Citizens Association, about 200 senior athletes selected from cities and counties participated and competed enthusiastically.

Governor Kim Youngrok said, "Thanks to the contributions made by our seniors to regional development in their younger years, Jeollanam-do's Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP), which used to be at a lower level, has now risen to 8th place." He added, "Jeollanam-do is making every effort to become 'Jeonnam, the number one place for senior happiness' by significantly increasing the welfare budget for seniors, supporting companion robots, and providing allowances for grandchild care." He continued, "The past six months have been very difficult for Korea, but on June 3, there will be a presidential election that will mark a new beginning. I urge everyone to vote, so that we can revive democracy and the economy and help Korea stand tall once again."

Park golf is currently enjoyed in all 22 cities and counties of Jeollanam-do, with 258 clubs in operation. The number of registered members has reached 12,000, more than doubling from 5,600 in 2022, reflecting its growing popularity, especially among the middle-aged and senior population.

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