Korea's First Golf Course Seoul Hanyang CC Opens the Door to a 'New Century'

Grand Opening of the New Clubhouse Draws Major Attendance

Chairman Kob Jin Joo: "A Miracle Made Possible by Our Members' Patience"

Dignitaries Including Goyang Mayor Lee Donghwan Celebrate the Occasion

Tradition Carried Forward with Unveiling of the History Exhibition Hall Plaque

The birthplace of golf in Korea, Seoul Hanyang Country Club (Seoul Hanyang CC), has unveiled its newly built clubhouse, reborn with a modern sensibility, and declared a new leap forward.

Jo Gapju, Chairman of Seoul Hanyang Country Club, is delivering a commemorative speech at the clubhouse completion ceremony on the 20th. Provided by Seoul Hanyang Country Club

On the morning of June 20, Seoul Hanyang CC held the 'New Clubhouse Completion Ceremony' on a special stage in front of the clubhouse in Goyang City, attended by key guests and members. This completion marks the fruition of a long-awaited project, undertaken to renovate aging facilities and provide the best possible service to its members.

The event, hosted by member and actor Choi Soo-jong, began in a festive atmosphere with a powerful drum performance by 'Nanta Cheongmyeong' and a resonant performance by vocal group 'I Maestri.'

Dignitaries from politics, government, and the golf industry, including Kob Jin Joo, Chairman of Seoul Country Club; Lee Donghwan, Mayor of Goyang; Myung Jaesung, Gyeonggi-do Provincial Assembly member; and Oh Cheolgyu, Secretary General of the Korea Golf Association, were in attendance. Notably, board members from the club's sister club in Taiwan and other international guests were also present to celebrate the new beginning of Korea's oldest golf club.

In his commemorative speech, Kob Jin Joo, Chairman of Seoul Country Club, said, "It is deeply moving to declare the completion of our new clubhouse, which will open a new future for our club," adding, "I bow my head in deep respect and gratitude to each and every member who patiently endured the inconveniences of our aging facilities over the long years and helped make this great miracle possible."

Lee Donghwan, Mayor of Goyang, delivered a congratulatory address, stating, "I hope that Seoul Hanyang CC, the symbol of Korean golf, will continue to uphold its reputation as a landmark of Goyang City."

During the event, a plaque of appreciation was presented to Jung Tae-yong, CEO of EUNMIN S&D, the construction company, and awards were also given to members and staff who contributed to the club's development. In particular, member Noh Sangbu, who achieved both a hole-in-one and an eagle in a round just before the completion, received a special award, drawing much attention from attendees.

Participants attending the completion ceremony of the new clubhouse at Seoul Hanyang Country Club on the 20th are cutting the commemorative ribbon. Provided by Seoul Hanyang Country Club

The official ceremony concluded with a commemorative ribbon cutting, a group photo, and a plaque unveiling for the club's new history exhibition hall, which showcases the club's long legacy at a glance. Attendees toured the newly refurbished clubhouse and praised its harmonious blend of tradition and modernity.

Since its opening in 1954, Seoul Hanyang CC has served as a cradle of Korean golf. With the completion of the new clubhouse, the club is now poised to embark on its next chapter, setting its sights on the 'next 100 years.'

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