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Golfzon wraps up Korean qualifiers for 2026 China Open

Golfzon said Aug. 28 that it has completed the Korean qualifying rounds for the 2026 Golfzon China Open, finalizing 20 Korean players who will compete in the tournament finals in December. The global tournament offers a total prize pool of about 4.25 billion won ($3.1 million), with the winner taking home approximately 1.05 billion won. It brings together professional and amateur golfers from…

Golfzon wraps up Korean qualifiers for 2026 China Open

Golfzon has concluded the Korean qualifying rounds for the 2026 China Open, selecting 20 players to represent the country in the tournament finals scheduled for December. The global event, which will feature a prize pool of approximately $3.1 million, will bring together professional and amateur golfers from Korea, China, Asia, the Americas, and Europe.

The Korean preliminary qualifiers ran from March to May, attracting over 20,000 participants, with 200 golfers advancing to the main qualifying rounds in July and August. The selected players include 15 professionals and five amateurs, with the top-ranked competitors coming from the Pro Division A, which saw players with previous KPGA or KLPGA Tour victories, as well as those ranked in the top 30 of the 2025 first-tier tour money rankings.

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