Kim Seoyun of Gyeongju Hwarang High Wins by One Stroke... Earns KPGA Associate Member Privilege

Champion of the KPGA President's Cup Junior Championship
Park Yeonjun and Sang Hyeonjun Awarded KPGA Pro Qualifying Prelim Exemptions for 2nd and 3rd Place

Kim Seoyoon (Gyeongju Hwarang High School) claimed the title at the 2026 Korea Professional Golfers' Association (KPGA) Chairman's Cup Junior Championship.

On September 2, at Gunsan Country Club (par 72) in North Jeolla Province, he recorded a score of 3-under-par 69 in the second round by posting one eagle, three birdies, and two bogeys. With a final total of 6-under-par 138, Kim Seoyoon beat Park Yeonjun (Mankyung High School) by one stroke to win the tournament. He also received the special benefit of becoming a KPGA pro (associate member), which is awarded to the winner.

Kim Seoyoon is holding the trophy and posing for a commemorative photo after winning the 2026 KPGA Chairman's Cup Junior Championship. Provided by KPGA

Kim Seoyoon said, "My putting on the greens was the driving force behind my victory," adding, "I still have a lot to improve around the greens and in my short game, so I will continue to work on those areas."

Runner-up Park Yeonjun received two exemptions to the preliminary rounds of the KPGA pro qualifying tournament, while third-place Sang Hyunjun (Gyeongshin High School) received one exemption.

This year marks the fifth edition of the KPGA Chairman's Cup Junior Championship. The tournament is held with support from the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Sports Promotion Foundation. Its aims are to discover youth talent and broaden the foundation of junior golf. Past winners include Kim Baekjun, Song Minhyeok, and Ko Yuseung.

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