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 Seoyun (Gyeongju Hwarang High School) claimed victory at the 2026 Korea Professional Golfers’ Association (KPGA) President’s Cup Junior Championship.

On September 2, at Gunsan Country Club (par 72) in North Jeolla Province, Kim recorded an eagle, three birdies, and two bogeys for a 3-under-par 69 in the second round. With a final total of 6-under-par 138, Kim Seoyun edged out Park Yeonjun (Mangyeong High School) by one stroke to win the championship. As the winner, Kim also received the special privilege of becoming a KPGA pro (associate member).

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 Seoyun said, “My putting on the green was the driving force behind my victory,” adding, “There’s still a lot to improve on around the green and with my short game, so I will work even harder.”

Runner-up Park Yeonjun earned two exemptions for the KPGA pro qualifying tournament preliminaries, while third-place Sang Hyeonjun (Gyeongshin High School) received one exemption.

This year marks the fifth edition of the KPGA President’s Cup Junior Championship. The tournament is held with the support of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Sports Promotion Foundation. Its purpose is to discover young golf talents and expand the sport’s grassroots base. Past champions include Kim Baekjun, Song Minhyeok, and Ko Yooseung.

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