63 young players compete with families in 9-hole foursome format
The Korea Professional Golf Association held the 2026 KPGA Junior League Family Golf Tournament at Pine Park at Gunsan Par 3 in Gunsan, North Jeolla Province, on Sunday, the KPGA announced Monday.
A total of 63 young players — 34 in the lower-grade division and 29 in the upper-grade division — took part alongside their parents. Each player and parent formed a two-person team and competed in a nine-hole foursome format, with the lower-grade division playing the 506 course and the upper-grade division on the 507 course.
In the lower-grade division, Seo Yeon-hu of Seo Sang-jin Golf Academy claimed the title with a score of 28 strokes, 1 over par. Kwon Ye-jun of Salt Bay Golf Club won the upper-grade division with 26 strokes, 1 under par. Division winners received a Lego set and a KPGA club head cover. Additional awards were presented in categories including lowest score, happy double, perseverance and model player, and all participants received commemorative gifts.
The KPGA Junior League Family Golf Tournament is designed to give young players competitive experience alongside their families while fostering sportsmanship. It is linked to the Rainbow Level-Up Tournament to help players assess and develop their skills.
The tournament was held free of charge through a complimentary venue arrangement with the golf course, with support from the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Sports Promotion Foundation.
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