The Golfzon Cultural Foundation held the 17th Charity Golf Tournament for Artists and Cultural Figures at Golfzon County Anseong H on Monday, the foundation announced Tuesday.
The tournament, organized to support the creative work of artists and cultural figures, drew 144 participants, including players from the KPGA Tour and KLPGA Tour as well as amateur golfers. Professional players Bae Yong-jun, Shin Sang-hun and Hong Jin-young took part as volunteer contributors.
The foundation selected six artists as this year's sponsored recipients: Kim Seon-tae, Kim Ju-young, Park Hong-sun, Lee Si-yeon, Lee Yong-je and Choi Bo-kyung. Funds raised through the tournament, along with donations collected from Golfzon Group employees, will go toward supporting artists and cultural figures.
Kim Young-chan, chairman of the Golfzon Cultural Foundation, said the foundation would "continue providing meaningful support so that artists and cultural figures can fully develop their talents and devote themselves to their creative work, contributing to the advancement of culture and the arts."
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