Members of LIV Golf's Korean Golf Club have vowed strong performances on home soil ahead of the tournament's opening. LIV Golf Korea, with a total purse of $30 million, will be held over three days starting on the 28th at Asiad Country Club in Busan.
The Korean Golf Club, comprising An Byeong-hun, Song Young-han, Kim Min-kyu and Moon Do-yeop, spoke in unison ahead of the pro-am on the 27th. "The course is in excellent condition. Since this is a tournament held in Korea, fan interest is high. We will repay them with good results," they said.
The Korean Golf Club members also expressed their unique determination at the official press conference held on the 26th. "Although I haven't won many times during my career as a player, I have lifted two trophies in Korea," An Byeong-hun said. "I gain a lot of energy whenever I compete in Korea. That's why I am looking forward to this tournament."
An joined LIV Golf this season and finished tied for ninth at the season-opening LIV Golf Riyadh in February, becoming the first Korean national to crack the top 10. However, he has since stayed outside the top 20, falling short of expectations. "When I look at other players, many of them produce good results in their home countries. I want to use this tournament as a turning point," An said.
Moon Do-yeop, currently leading the Korea Professional Golfers' Association (KPGA) Tour Genesis Point ranking, will make his LIV Golf debut at this tournament. Moon filled the void left when Korean-Kiwi player Danny Lee, an existing member of the Korean Golf Club, stepped aside as a wildcard. "I was recently contacted by LIV Golf. I thought it was a good opportunity, so I decided to join," Moon explained. He added, "I get to make my debut on a familiar domestic course. I am very curious about what kind of result will come out."
Kim Min-kyu, who was disqualified last week after a scorecard error came to light during the third round of the Korea Open, said, "It happened because I didn't check it properly. I am upset, but I have put it all behind me. For now, I will focus on this tournament."
