Junior players 'Japanese caddies'KPGA Tour pros learned a lot "
Aug 26, 2024
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Moon Kyung-joon, Kim Dong-min and Choi Ho-young, who are active in the KPGA (Korea Professional Golf) Tour, played as a daily caddie at the second KPGA Junior League Family Golf Tour in 2024 at Seopyeongtaek Golf Club in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi Province on the 25th. They played a one-point lesson and a signing event, including a daily caddie role to help junior players wear golf bags and play.
The Junior League Family Golf Tournament is designed to provide future dream players with an easy and fun opportunity to enjoy golf by using golf equipment suitable for age growth. It aims to expand the base of golf as a 'lifelong sport'. A total of 105 junior players from 35 teams participated in this year's competition, competing in a nine-hole (par-27) stroke play method.
For professional players who spent a meaningful time reducing the burden of the fierce competition world, the event was quite meaningful.
Moon Kyung-joon said, `Even at a young age, I was impressed by the youth players who were serious about games and events"I have fun and interest in golf, and I hope that I will grow into a great player in the future." Kim Dong-min also expressed his feelings, saying, `I'm happy to participate in a meaningful event,' `I feel like I'm learning more from the passion of young players for golf.' Choi Ho-young said, `I've also participated when I had this opportunity as a child. "I feel new because I can become a professional and spend time with young players. I hope it will be a good memory for young players."."
Seo Sang-jin Golf Academy won the team event. It is led by KPGA professional Seo Sang-jin and has five junior players, including Koo Eun-woo, Park Ha-eum, Lee Seung-heon, and Song Ho-yoon.
Kim Ji-oh, a member of the Korea Kids Golf team, won the lowest batting award in the lower grades with a 2-over-29. In the senior year, it was up to Seo Sae-bom, who had a 1-under 26 shot.
KPGA Chairman Kim Won-seop said, `Despite the hot weather, I felt the enthusiasm of junior players for golf. I also thank the KPGA Tour players for having a meaningful day with the junior players. "We will do our best at the KPGA so that the youth players, who will become the future of Korean professional golf, can continue to develop their fun and dreams about golf in the future."
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