'Beyond Golf to Festival'... Highlights of the Hi One Resort Women's Open

Various Hands-On Programs and Events for the Gallery
Night Market, Pop-Up Booths, and Fan Signing Sessions
Special Gifts Await with Scratch Lottery Events

Hi One Country Club in Jeongseon, Gangwon Province (par 73, 6,658 yards) is transforming into a festival venue.

The Hi One Resort Women's Open on the Korea Ladies Professional Golf Association (KLPGA) Tour, with a total prize fund of 1 billion won, will kick off on July 9 and feature a variety of hands-on programs and events for spectators. The summer golf festival unfolds in the cool climate of Gangwon Province.

This year, the event goes beyond simply watching the matches, evolving into an experiential golf festival that combines sports, tourism, wellness, and cultural content. Players, spectators, and the local community will come together to enjoy and interact. A gallery plaza will be set up on the lawn in front of the clubhouse. In addition to food trucks offering a variety of cuisine and comfortable rest areas, there will be pop-up booths where visitors can try out sports supported by Hi One Resort.

The Hi One Resort Women's Open transforms into a festival venue for galleries. Provided by Hi One Country Club

The Golf Zone will host a screen putting challenge, while the Soccer Zone will hold a shooting challenge in partnership with Gangwon FC. The Billiards Zone will feature a pocket billiards challenge that combines golf and billiards. These programs are designed so that people of all ages can participate easily. There will also be photo zones, including a winner’s photo zone and a Gangwon FC locker room photo zone, waiting for families and fans.

On the evenings of July 10 and 11, the Hi One Night Market will be held. From food in collaboration with regional brands to night-time events, the market will make Jeongseon's summer nights even more special. On the final day of the tournament, July 12, visitors can enjoy a barbecue plate prepared by Chef Yoo Yongwook, who gained popularity for his appearance on Netflix's "Black & White Chef 2."

The event will increase interaction between spectators and players. At the first hole, a high-five event will take place as players enter, allowing them to greet the gallery. Hi One Resort character 'Hihau' dolls will be given as gifts to children in the gallery on a first-come, first-served basis. In addition, a fan signing event featuring top players will be held at Kangwon Land, offering a special opportunity for close interaction with the athletes.

During the tournament, every visitor will receive a scratch-off lottery ticket. A diverse range of benefits will be offered, including prize draws for luxury brand items by round, as well as golf and household goods. By providing participatory events and abundant prizes along with the opportunity to watch the matches, the tournament aims to maximize spectator satisfaction.

This year's tournament features a large number of star players. Kim Min-sol will attempt to become the first rookie in tour history to claim four wins. She said, "Since this is my first time competing in the Hi One Resort Women's Open, quickly adapting to the course is key," and added, "I will try to create as many birdie opportunities as possible on the par 5 holes."

Defending champion Bang Sin-sil is aiming for her second win of the season along with her title defense. Kim Min-seon, Ko Ji-won, Park Min-ji, and Jaravee Boonchant (Thailand) are also in pursuit of their second victories. Park Hyun-kyung, who recently won the Earth Mondahmin Cup on the Japan Ladies Professional Golf Association (JLPGA) Tour, is looking forward to her first win of the season on the KLPGA Tour.

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