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[Photo] Towards the 13th Jeju Samdasoo Masters victory
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[Photo] Towards the 13th Jeju Samdasoo Masters victory

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The 13th Jeju Samdasoo Masters, the first tournament of the second half of the KLPGA Tour season, is set to begin on August 6th in Jeju.
  • The tournament boasts a total prize pool of 1 billion KRW (approximately $720,000 USD).
  • Media day for the event was held on August 5th at the Teddy Valley Golf & Resort, featuring players like Kim Min-sol and Park Hyun-kyung.

The stage is set for the 13th Jeju Samdasoo Masters, a significant event on the KLPGA Tour calendar, kicking off on August 6th in Jeju. This tournament marks the beginning of the latter half of the 2026 KLPGA Tour season and carries a substantial prize purse of 1 billion KRW (approximately $720,000 USD).

Media day for the prestigious event took place on August 5th at the scenic Teddy Valley Golf & Resort in Seogwipo City. Several prominent golfers were present, posing for photos and engaging with the media ahead of the competition. Among the notable players featured were Kim Min-sol, Seo Gyo-rim, Ko Ji-won, Ko Ji-woo, Park Hyun-kyung, and Kim Min-sun.

The tournament is expected to draw intense competition as players vie for the title and a significant share of the prize money. The Jeju Samdasoo Masters is a key event for many golfers looking to solidify their rankings and achieve success in the latter half of the season.

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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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