Song Ji-a (19, Samcheonri), daughter of Song Jong-kook — a key member of Korea's historic 2002 FIFA World Cup semifinal run — posted a solid 1-over-par tied for 48th in her Korea Ladies Professional Golf Association (KLPGA) regular tour debut.
Song shot a 1-over 73 with four birdies and five bogeys in the first round of The Siena Open 2026 (total purse: 1 billion won), the KLPGA Tour's 2026 domestic season opener, held Wednesday at The Siena Belluto Country Club (par 72) in Yeoju, Gyeonggi Province. She ranked 48th among 120 players.
Last year, Song earned full KLPGA membership by finishing tied for 11th at the 12th event of the KLPGA Jump (third-tier) Tour and placing 10th in season prize money, securing one of 10 spots awarded to the top earners.
