Jang Yu-bin joins LIV Golf and Coupang Play. The first Korean tournament is organized
Jan 15, 2025
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Coupang Play has joined hands with 'LIV Golf', which is creating a new wind in the men's golf world around the world.
OTT platform Coupang Play has decided to do the entire process from preparation to hosting the competition as a presenting partner, marketing partner, and host broadcasting authority for 'LIV Golf Korea' to be held at Jack Nicklaus Golf Club Korea in Incheon from May 2nd to 4th.
'LIV Golf Korea' is the first competition to be held in Korea during the new 'LIV Golf' competition tour in 2022. Ahead of this season, Jang Yoo-bin, the future of Korean men's golf, has newly joined LIV Golf, raising interest. Jang Yu-bin had his best season last season, winning four gold medals, including the KPGA Grand Prize and the top prize money, and preparing to advance to the PGA Tour I decided to join Kevin Na and 'LIV Golf' persuasion. Jang Yoo-bin plays for Iron Head along with captain Kevin Na, Korean New Zealand Danny Lee, and Japanese star Jinichiro Kozuma. Coupang Play will also join Ironhead GC as a key partner in the future.
'LIV Golf' will have a short, dynamic race of 54 holes in the third round. It provides new fun to the golf world by adopting a 'shotgun start' method in which 54 players start the game at the same time and combining individual and team games to determine the final ranking of the season. World-class players including Jon Rahm of Spain with two major wins, Brooks Koepka of the U.S. with five major wins, Bryson DeChambeau of the U.S., a two-time U.S. Open slugger, and Phil Mickelson of the U.S. with six major wins. The number of spectators and viewers has also increased every year, gaining popularity worldwide.
Coupang Play will also provide live broadcasts of all games, including the opening game of the 2025 season, which will be held from the 6th of next month.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
