Jang Hana, Park Gyeol, Kim Bokyung, An Songi to Compete on Regular Tour Again Next Year

KLPGA Board Names Special Seed Recipients for 2027 Season
K-10 Club Membership, 2.5 Billion Won in Career Prize Money, and Contributions Evaluated

Jang Hana will compete on the Korea Ladies Professional Golf Association (KLPGA) Tour again next year.

On November 2, the KLPGA said, "At its sixth board meeting, it decided to grant 2027 regular-tour seed rights to Jang Hana, Park Gyeol, Kim Bokyung, and An Songi."

To help players who have contributed to the tour over many years continue competing steadily, the KLPGA evaluates eligible players based on their performance, contributions to the association, and public recognition, and grants seed rights to up to four players each year. Eligible players are members of the K-10 Club, an honorary membership program for players who have competed on the regular tour for at least 10 consecutive years, or players who have earned at least 2.5 billion won in career prize money.

Jang Hana receives a special seed and will compete on the KLPGA Tour next year. Provided by KLPGA.

Jang Hana, who has won 15 career titles, including four major championships, failed to finish in the top 10 in any tournament she entered for four consecutive seasons, from 2023 through this season. She missed the cut in all four tournaments she played this season. The KLPGA explained that it granted her a seed because "Jang Hana was the first player on the tour to surpass 5 billion won in career prize money, earning approximately 5.77 billion won."

Park Gyeol, who won the 2018 SK Networks-Seoul Economic Daily Ladies Classic, retained her regular-tour seed for 12 years. She has earned more than 2.5 billion won in career prize money and has served as a KLPGA promotional model eight times.

Kim Bokyung was an inaugural member of the K-10 Club and recorded four career wins on the KLPGA Tour through 2018. This year, she won three tournaments on the Champions Tour and claimed the most wins title. An Songi became the first player in KLPGA Tour history to make 400 career appearances.

Chairman Kim Sangyeol said, "The KLPGA's growth has been made possible by the efforts and dedication of players who have supported the tour for many years. Supporting players who have contributed to the development of women's golf in Korea so they can continue their careers with stability is one of the association's important roles." He added, "We will continue to provide our attention and support so players can showcase their abilities on the tour and continue competing."

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