KPGA Kicks Off in Malaysia

The 1st JP Lifestyle Winter Tour Kicks Off
151 Players in Qualifiers, 120 Compete for the Title in the Main Event

The 2026 KPGA 1st JP Lifestyle Winter Tour, organized by the Korea Professional Golf Tour (KPGT), will kick off in Malaysia with a total prize fund of 100 million won.

This tournament is hosted by JP Lifestyle and organized by KPGT. It will be held for four days starting on the 22nd at the Mines Golf & Resort Championship Course (par 71, 6,780 yards) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

The 2026 KPGA 1st JP Lifestyle Winter Tour will open on the 22nd in Malaysia. Photo by KPGA

The qualifiers will take place on the 22nd and 23rd, with two rounds of 18-hole stroke play. The main tournament will be held over two days from the 24th, featuring two rounds of 36-hole stroke play. A total of 151 players will compete in the qualifiers, and 120 players will advance to the main event. Prize money will be awarded to the top 60 players, with the winner receiving 15 million won.

Except for 2021, when the KPGA Winter Tour Series was held in Korea due to COVID-19, the event has consistently taken place in Thailand. This is the first time it will be held in Malaysia. After the tournament concludes, special benefits will be granted to participating players based on the integrated Winter Tour points standings.

JP Lifestyle, the host company, is a specialized firm based in Malaysia that provides premium services across golf, travel, culture, and lifestyle. In Korea, it operates as the official golf agency, managing KPGA winter training and golf tours, as well as offering comprehensive lifestyle services including accommodation, F&B, and wellness.

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