The first Gangwon Domin Ilbo Baekdudaegan Cup National Middle and High School Golf Tournament, which will determine the top middle and high school golfers, will be held for four days starting Thursday at the Hambaek and Taebaek courses of O2 Resort in Taebaek, Gangwon Province.
Organized by the Korea Middle and High School Golf Federation, the newly established tournament is expected to offer a stage where spectators can witness the high-level performance of participating players, as selection points for the national team and national reserve team are awarded. Approximately 500 young golfers registered with the Korean Sport & Olympic Committee and the Middle and High School Federation have applied to compete.
The women's preliminary round will be held on Thursday, followed by the men's preliminary round on Friday. The final rankings will be decided over two days on Saturday and Sunday, determining the champions.
Taebaek City, which is sponsoring the tournament, expects that hosting a large-scale amateur golf event will also contribute to revitalizing the local economy.
