Hong Hyun-ji, Park Dan-yu join title hunt; purse set at 80 million won
Golfzon will hold the 7th final of the 2026 Lotte Rent-a-Car WG Tour at Champions Hall in Golfzon Joymarou in Daejeon on Sunday, the company announced Thursday.
Lee Jin-kyung, who leads both the prize money and player-of-the-year point standings, will chase a fourth win of the season. Park Dan-yu, who claimed an eighth career victory with a season-opener title, and Hong Hyun-ji, winner of the second event, are also looking to reclaim the top spot. Han Ji-min, who tied for runner-up at the sixth major, and Yang Hyo-ri, a former winner on the tour, round out the field.
A sibling rivalry adds another storyline: Kim Sae-ro-mi and twin sister Kim A-ro-mi, both active on the KLPGA Tour, will face off, with Kim Sae-ro-mi competing as a recommended entry.
The tournament will be played over 36 holes across two rounds in a single day, using Golfzon's TwoVision NX Plus tour mode. After the first round, the top 60 players advance to the final round via a back-count tiebreaker. The course is Pebble Beach Golf Links in the United States, the venue for the 2027 US Open. The demanding layout is expected to put a premium on precise shot-making and strategic course management.
The total purse is 80 million won ($59,600), with the winner receiving 17 million won in prize money, 2,000 points toward both the player-of-the-year and rookie-of-the-year awards, and a Lotte Rent-a-Car vehicle and maintenance package.
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