[Golf Topic] KLPGA Tour "IS Dongseo Busan Open Round 1 Canceled"

Choi Jin-ha, KLPGA tournament director, is announcing the cancellation of the first round of the IS Dongseo Busan Open. Photo by KLPGA

[Asia Economy Reporter Noo Rae] ○…The first round of the Korea Ladies Professional Golf Association (KLPGA) Tour IS Dongseo Busan Open (total prize money 1 billion KRW) was canceled due to severe weather.

The first round of the tournament, scheduled to be held on the 10th at Stonegate Golf Club in Gijang-gun, Busan, started with the first group teeing off at 7 a.m., but was suspended at 8:16 a.m. due to heavy rain. The restart time was repeatedly postponed to 10 a.m. and then noon, but was ultimately canceled after 1 p.m. due to the risk of lightning. KLPGA Competition Commissioner Choi Jin-ha stated, "No group completed more than 9 holes today, and considering the weather forecast, we judged that starting the first round anew tomorrow is the best option."

He added, "Fog is expected on Sunday," and explained, "If additional time is needed to complete the tournament, matches may be held on the reserve day, Monday." Player Committee Chairperson Ahn Si-hyun said, "From the players' perspective, they wanted to complete all three rounds normally," and added, "I hope the tournament is established by finishing the second round properly." After this tournament, the KLPGA Tour will take a one-week break and then hold the Jeju Samdasoo Masters starting on the 30th.