Yoon-na is still discussing what logo to wear to advance to the LPGA, but she has never mentioned money first

Dec 26, 2024

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"We never offered the amount first."

Yoon In-na enters the U.S. LPGA stage. Attention is also focusing on what kind of logo he will wear on the U.S. stage in the new year.

Yoon Na-na held a press conference on her entry into the LPGA at the CCMM Building in Yeouido, Seoul on the 26th. It was natural to go to the United States by passing Q School in eighth place and joining hands with Sema Sports Marketing, which is bright on the U.S. stage, but it was the first time that he officially threw his hat in the ring.

There was also noise in the process. Yoon Na-na caused a big controversy with her KLPGA Ogu play. It was an important matter of three-year suspension. However, the punishment was eventually reduced to half due to demands from sponsors who could not overlook Yoon-na's merchantability, and Yoon-na returned to the KLPGA Tour this season and swept the grand prize, the prize money king, and the lowest par prize.

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However, it was pointed out whether it was right to leave after a year after receiving leniency for the league's success. And in the process, it was said that this might also be a matter of deliberation as the main sponsor Hite Jinro and the agency Crowning, who worked hard to return, decided to join hands with a new partner. Of course, there was also a counterargument as to whether it was such a bad choice in the professional world to go to a place where there was nothing wrong with entering the U.S. under the regulations and could help you better for your dreams.

In any case, Yoon-na made her debut with Sema Sports Marketing through this press conference. And a new main sponsor and sub-sponsor will also be announced soon. In addition to the hat logo, Yoon-na is known to be with the new brand, including clubs and clothing. Yoon In-na has been sponsored by Titleist for the club and Master Bunny for clothing.

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Naturally, questions about sponsorship were inevitable at the meeting. Regarding this issue, Lee Sung-hwan, CEO of Sema Sports Marketing, who attended the meeting instead of Yoon Na, took the microphone. He said "Yoona or a professional doesn't know much about sponsorship issues. As of December 1, official work began. This is the stage of negotiations. Nothing has been confirmed.'The cost of touring is no joke as prices in the U.S. have risen so much. I will conclude the consultation with the sponsor who can make the tour life stable.'

Regarding the disappointment felt by existing domestic sponsors, Lee said, `We have never asked for any amount of money. It is a step to review several options. What is certain is that we have not negotiated anything in terms of the amount. However, Yoon In-na has not shown any significant performance in world rankings yet, but the market seems to appreciate the possibility very highly"We will conclude the sponsorship contract as soon as possible so that the player can have a stable tour life.", he explained.

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