PLK Partners with AJGA

Business Agreement Ceremony for the Development of Youth Golf in Korea
Introduction of AJGA IPS in Korea, Tournaments to Be Held for Five Years
Linked to PBE Points, Qualification for AJGA Regular Tournaments

Pacific Links Korea (PLK) has partnered with the American Junior Golf Association (AJGA).

Jang Ok-young, CEO of PLK, and Jason Etzorn, Chief Business Officer of AJGA, are posing after signing a business agreement for the development of youth golf in Korea. Photo by PLK

On the 10th, a business agreement ceremony was held at the PLK Round located in Nonhyeon-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, to promote the development of youth golf in Korea in collaboration with AJGA. PLK will introduce the AJGA International Pathway Series (IPS), which applies the AJGA tournament's point system and structure, to Korea. From 2025, youth Pathway Series tournaments will be continuously held in Korea for five years.

The IPS tournaments are linked to AJGA's Performance-Based Entry (PBE) points. Based on the results of these tournaments, participants can qualify for AJGA regular tournaments held in the United States. PLK will host a final tournament-style event in the U.S. in the second half of this year. Korean youth golfers who secure final seeds as hosts will be given the opportunity to participate. PLK also plans to collaborate with the Korea High School and Middle School Golf Federation and the Korea Golf Association.

Jason Etzorn, Chief Business Officer (CBO) of AJGA, said, "We are pleased to introduce AJGA's philosophy and vision to Korea through cooperation with PLK," adding, "This opportunity will help produce more next-generation golf stars." Jang Ok-young, CEO of PLK, stated, "This will be a milestone that opens a new chapter for Korean golf," and "We want to contribute to making Korea the center of global golf."

PLK is a global premium golf life platform that combines golf and lifestyle. As of the second half of 2024, its membership has exceeded 11,000. PLK membership members enjoy over 180 prestigious golf courses in Korea and more than 1,000 golf courses worldwide. Members receive convenient reservation concierge services through a members-only application. They can also enjoy golf travel benefits at discounted rates through Touringz.