Goryeong County Hosts Ground Golf Tournament

5th Goryeong County Governor's Cup
8th Association President's Cup
Promoting Residents' Health and Vitalizing Community Sports

Goryeong County, North Gyeongsang Province, held the 5th Goryeong County Governor's Cup and the 8th Association President's Cup Ground Golf Tournament on March 14, 2026 at the Goryeong Ground Golf Course located in Daegaya-eup.

This tournament was organized by the Goryeong County Ground Golf Association (President Kim Sangdo) and featured around 80 players from 4 teams who competed in both team and individual events. The event provided a valuable opportunity to foster unity and friendship among participants through ground golf.

The 5th Goryeong County Governor’s Cup and the 8th Association President’s Cup Ground Golf Tournament Held / Photo by Lee Ihwan

Ground golf is a sport that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Goryeong County holds this tournament annually to promote the health of residents and to vitalize community sports activities. The opening ceremony was attended by Namcheol Lee, Goryeong County Governor, Cheolho Lee, County Council Chairman and council members, Kim Jongtae, President of the Goryeong County Sports Council, Seonghwan Noh, Gyeongsangbuk-do Provincial Assembly member, and many other distinguished guests who offered their congratulations.

In the team event, Daegaya Club took first place, Geumsan Club was the runner-up, and Ureuk Club and Jusan Club shared third place. In the men’s individual event, Sangcheol Kwon won first place, Hyowon Bae took second, and Sanggil Jeong placed third. In the women’s individual event, Sangdo Kim claimed first place, Soonbun Choi was the runner-up, and Yooja Moon took third place.

Kim Sangdo, President of the Goryeong County Ground Golf Association, said, "Regardless of today's results, I hope everyone has an enjoyable and meaningful day, strengthening friendship and harmony among club members without any injuries."

An official from the county said, "We sincerely congratulate the successful hosting of the 5th Goryeong County Governor's Cup and the 8th Association President's Cup Ground Golf Tournament, and we will do our best to expand the base of ground golf and promote the health and community sports activities of our residents."

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