Star Golfer Park Hyun-kyung Disqualified from Korea Women's Open for Rule Violation

South Korean golfer Park Hyun-kyung has been disqualified from the Mercedes-Benz 40th Korea Women's Open after violating local rules. The incident occurred during the first round of the tournament, a prestigious event on the KLPGA Tour with a total prize fund of 1.5 billion won.

Park, a well-known figure in Korean women's professional golf, was found to have used a distance measuring device, which is prohibited under the tournament's regulations. This violation led to her immediate disqualification from the competition. The Korea Women's Open is jointly organized by Mercedes-Benz Korea and the Korea Golf Association (KGA), with the latter setting the rules for the professional golfers participating.

The disqualification is a significant blow for Park, who was considered one of the leading contenders in the event. The tournament continues with the remaining field competing for the championship title and the winner's prize of 400 million won.