Top Korean golfers set to enter US tour qualifying tournaments

The 2026 seasons for both the men's and women's domestic golf tours in Korea have concluded, yet top players from these circuits are still actively participating. Several prominent figures from the men's KPGA Tour and women's KLPGA Tour have announced their participation in the qualifying tournaments for the PGA and LPGA tours in the United States during December.

Among these golfers is Shin Sang-hun, who won the KPGA Tour Player of the Year points race and has secured a spot in the final stage of the PGA Tour's qualifying tournament, also known as Q-School, taking place from December 10-13 at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. The top five players at the conclusion of this four-round stroke play competition will earn their PGA Tour cards for 2027, while those ranking from sixth to 45th will receive membership for the second-tier Korn Ferry Tour for the following year.

Shin expressed his intention to closely study the U.S. grass and work on his shots from 100 meters and in, as well as improve his consistency off the tee. The next four golfers in the KPGA points standings are also set to participate in these qualifying tournaments.

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