KLPGA to Host International Qualifying Tournament in Thailand in August

A Gateway for Global Players to Enter the KLPGA Tour
Fierce Competition at Phoenix Gold Golf Bangkok in Thailand
Winner Secures a Seed for Next Year’s KLPGA Regular Tour

The Korea Ladies Professional Golf Association (KLPGA) will host the 2026 International Qualifying Tournament (IQT) in Thailand this August.

On July 16, KLPGA announced that the IQT will be held from August 11 to 14 at Phoenix Gold Golf Bangkok in Bangkok, Thailand. The event has been held since 2015 and serves as a gateway for international players from around the world to join the KLPGA Tour.

Patcharajutar Kongkraphan is smiling brightly while holding the trophy after winning the KLPGA IQT last year. Photo by KLPGA

Participation is open to overseas nationals aged 18 and older who hold an overseas tour license or have played on their national professional tours, either as professionals or amateurs, within the past five years.

The tournament offers a total prize pool of 30 million won. The winner will receive a seed ticket for the regular KLPGA Tour for the following year. Top finishers will be granted various privileges, including eligibility to enter regular tour and Dream (second-tier) tour seed ranking events, as well as seed tickets to participate on the KLPGA stage.

This tournament has produced notable players such as Jaravee Boonchant, the 2026 E1 Charity Open winner, and Patcharajutar Kongkraphan from Thailand.

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