KLPGA to Host 'International Qualifying Tournament' in Thailand This August

The Korea Ladies Professional Golf Association (KLPGA) announced that it will host the 2026 International Qualifying Tournament (IQT) at the Phoenix Gold Golf Bangkok in Bangkok, Thailand, from August 11 to 14.
The tournament, which serves as a gateway for international players from around the world to enter the KLPGA Tour, is open to professional or amateur players aged 18 or older with foreign citizenship who hold a license from an overseas tour or have experience competing in professional tours in their respective countries within the last five years.
The winner of the tournament, which features a total prize purse of 30 million won, will be granted a seed for the 2027 KLPGA regular tour.
In addition, top finishers will be provided with various benefits, including eligibility to participate in the regular tour and Dream Tour qualifying tournaments, as well as seeding rights, allowing them to compete on the KLPGA stage.
(Photo courtesy of KLPGA, Yonhap News)
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