KLPGA Confirms 4 Players, Including Ahn Song-i and Park Gyeol, for 2027 Regular Tour Seeding Rights

The Korea Ladies Professional Golf Association (KLPGA) announced that it granted regular tour seeding rights for the 2027 season to four players through the 6th KLPGT Board of Directors meeting held today (November 2).

To ensure that players who have long contributed to the association can continue their tour activities stably, the KLPGA selects up to four players among "K-10 Club members" or "players with lifetime cumulative prize money of 2.5 billion won or more" through a comprehensive evaluation of their performance, contribution to the association, and public recognition by the board of directors.

As a result of the deliberation at this board meeting, Kim Bo-kyung (age 40), Ahn Song-i (age 36, KB Financial Group), Chang Ha-na (age 34), and Park Gyeol (age 30, Doosan E&C We've) were selected.

Kim Bo-kyung and Ahn Song-i are both K-10 Club members and players who have surpassed 2.5 billion won in lifetime cumulative prize money.

Kim Bo-kyung, an inaugural member of the K-10 Club, secured four career wins on the KLPGA tour until 2018 and claimed the multi-win title this season with three victories on the Champions Tour.

Ahn Song-i set a monumental record by becoming the first player in KLPGA tour history to reach 400 career appearances.

Chang Ha-na, who holds approximately 5.77 billion won in cumulative prize money and 15 career wins among players with 2.5 billion won or more in lifetime prize money, was also granted seeding rights.

Chang Ha-na also previously became the first player in KLPGA tour history to surpass 5 billion won in cumulative prize money.

Park Gyeol, a K-10 Club member with over 2.5 billion won in lifetime prize money, has maintained her regular tour seeding for 12 years and has been selected eight times as a promotional model representing the KLPGA.

KLPGA President Kim Sang-yeol stated, "The growth of the KLPGA today was made possible by the efforts and dedication of the players who have guarded the tour for a long time. Supporting players who have contributed to the development of Korean women's professional golf so that they can continue their athletic careers stably is one of the important roles of the association," adding, "We will spare no interest and support so that players can fully showcase their skills and continue their active performances on the tour."

(Photo: Provided by KLPGA, Yonhap News)
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