Expectations for KLPGA Chairman Kim Sang-yeol, who returned after four years
Expectations for KLPGA Chairman Kim Sang-yeol, who returned after four years
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The Korean Ladies Professional Golf Association (KLPGA) Kim Sang-yeol (photo) and the 號 have set off strong to make a new leap forward.
Chairman Kim accepted the position of 15th chairman after four years of deliberation. It is said that he could not ignore the wishes of KLPGA members who are aiming for a global tour. Chairman Kim's unwavering affection for the KLPGA also had an impact.
Chairman Kim is considered the best person for KLPGA members. The fact that Chairman Kim served as the 13th head of the KLPGA was the "golden age" of the KLPGA was one of the main arguments that members of the association asked him for SOS.
Chairman Kim emphasized "responsibility" and "honor" in his inaugural address. He expressed his strong commitment not to disappoint the members. "The KLPGA has DNA to overcome crises that have made progress by overcoming numerous crises," Kim said. "Based on that experience, the upcoming crisis will also serve as an opportunity to take a leap forward to lay a stronger foundation and pave the way for sustainable growth."
At the same time, he announced three directions for implementation that will strengthen the future of the KLPGA and present a new paradigm to the global sports world within his term. Members' welfare benefits, the qualitative growth of the KLPGA Tour, and the global status of the KLPGA Tour.
At the press conference with visiting reporters, Kim answered questions by striking a firm and strong tone. The most powerful keyword that stuck in his mind was "bar" in his mind. Analysts say that Korean players tend to be slightly behind Japanese players in the LPGA tour early this season, which is due to the tightness of the KLPGA that is locked.
Chairman Kim has made it clear that he will boldly unclench the latch. He thus intends to open the door wide for top Korean players to advance to the overseas stage without any restrictions as in the past. Some regulations have already been revised. Early this year, the KLPGA abolished a rule that calls for eliminating the right to seed for one season if less than three KLPGA tour players participate in a KLPGA tour championship annually.
The change in the KLPGA's ecosystem, which has grown in self-sustainability and confidence, is one of the reasons Kim is actively seeking to remove regulations. We hope that Kim will introduce an open qualifying system for foreign players who want to join the KLPGA Tour, such as the LPGA or the JLPGA Tour.
Kim also expressed her willingness to cooperate with overseas tour championships held in Korea from the standpoint of partnership. The remarks were made with the intention of the LPGA Tour's BMW Ladies Championship in mind. In recent years, KLPGA tour players have been restricted from participating in the event. Kim said, "This year will not be easy due to various circumstances, but this issue will be resolved starting next year."
The third-part jump tour, the second-part dream tour, which produces star players of the KLPGA tour like water, and the revitalization of the senior tour, which is a venue for legends, are also among the projects that Chairman Kim should pursue. During Chairman Kim's tenure as the 13th chairman, jump, dream, and senior tours enjoyed the best boom in terms of quantity and quality. At the time, Chairman Kim more than doubled the number of competitions and prize money by spending his personal wealth. As a way to revitalize the senior tour, he has been active in the KLPGA tour for more than 10 years, and has drawn attention by suggesting the idea of using so-called "K-10" club players who are already retired or more than 3 billion won in career prize money.
Members of the KLPGA are quite encouraged by Chairman Kim's aggressive moves. With Chairman Kim's dedication and passion, we carefully imagine that the KLPGA will become an advanced tour. 메이저놀이터