Geumgang Riverside Park Golf Course in Cheongyang Reborn as a 36-Hole National Tournament Venue

Stepping Up as a Hub for National Tournaments and Stay-Type Tourism
Governor Kim Dongon: "Driving Regional Economic Growth Through the Integration of Sports and Tourism"

Cheongyang County in South Chungcheong Province has expanded the Geumgang Riverside Park Golf Course to a 36-hole facility capable of hosting national tournaments, establishing a new pillar for regional economic revitalization by combining sports and tourism.

County Governor Kim Dongon stated, "Cheongyang is transforming into a stay-type sports tourism destination where visitors can exercise and relax," unveiling his vision for a Cheongyang-style sports wellness city.

On October 31, Cheongyang County announced the opening of the expanded Geumgang Riverside Park Golf Course as a 36-hole national tournament-grade venue.

As a result, Cheongyang is expected to take a significant step forward as the leading 'sports tourism hub' of South Chungcheong Province.

The Geumgang Riverside Park Golf Course was initially built as an 18-hole facility in September last year on the Geumgang riverside in Wangjin-ri, Cheongnam-myeon. With this expansion, it has been transformed into a national tournament-level facility with 36 holes and a total area of 28,300 square meters. The total project cost amounted to 1.6 billion won.

Thanks to the open scenery of the Geumgang River and excellent accessibility, the number of users surged from the initial opening, prompting the county to add 18 more holes in response to the growing demand.

The new course was designed to connect seamlessly with the existing course, and improvements were made to the grass species, drainage systems, and landscaping to ensure a pleasant user environment.

Governor Kim Dongon said, "Cheongyang is evolving beyond a simple tourist destination into a stay-type sports city where visitors can exercise, relax, and heal. This expansion project will not only improve the health of local residents but also significantly boost tourism and invigorate the local economy."

The county plans to link the Geumgang Riverside Park Golf Course with the Chungnam Provincial Park Golf Course (108 holes), scheduled to open next year, and nearby tourist attractions such as Chilgapsan Mountain and Cheonjang Lake. Through this, Cheongyang aims to build a comprehensive 'sports + tourism' infrastructure and pursue a strategy that encompasses both national tournaments and stay-type tourism.

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