Golfzon to hold the 5th finals of the 2026 GTOUR and WGTOUR separately this weekend... second half season kicks off

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Golfzon Co., Ltd. (CEO Park Kang-soo) will hold the 5th finals of the 2026 GTOUR and WGTOUR on the 18th and 19th at Daejeon Golfzon Joimaru Champions Hall to mark the start of the second half of the screen golf tour.

The total prize money for the '2026 Shinhan Investment Corp GTOUR' 5th finals is 100 million won (with a winning prize of 20 million won). Shinhan Investment Corp, which has long supported the development of domestic screen golf tours, serves as the main sponsor. Sub-sponsors include Challenger Golfwear, Srixon, Vienna Coffee House, and My Caddy. Golden Blue, a liquor company, participates as the Grand Prize Point Sponsor. Winning prizes and Grand Prize & Rookie Award points will be distributed differently to all finalists based on their performance.

Notably, the winner of this tournament will receive an entry ticket to the KPGA 'Dong-A Member Rights Group Open' scheduled from August 20th to 23rd as a special benefit, sparking intense competition among players. Only players holding a KPGA Tour Pro license are eligible for this special award. If the awarded player does not meet eligibility requirements, the qualification will be passed to the next-ranked player.

The tournament will be played in one day over two rounds of 36 holes using stroke play in Golfzon's TrueVision NX Tour Mode. The first round begins at 11:00 a.m., and the final round starts at 3:30 p.m. The course is Jangsu Golf Resort, known as one of the most challenging and dynamic golf courses in Korea.

A total of 88 players will compete, including those who passed the preliminary rounds, top-ranked rookies, and recommended players. After the first round, a backcount cut-off will determine the top 64 players advancing to the final round. Players include Kim Hong-taek, who holds the record for most wins in GTOUR history; Lee Sung-hoon, who has already secured two wins in the 2026 season; and Choi Min-wook, who added another win at the fourth tournament to chase the all-time record. Other competitors include Lee Jun-hee, Kim Joon-hyung, Jang Jeong-woo, Kim Tae-woo2, and Lee Yong-hee1, who continue to compete for top positions. Recommended players Kim Han-byul and Gong Taehyun also participate.

The total prize money for this round of the GTOUR prediction event, which continues to attract many golf fans, is 3 million won. The prediction event can be participated in via the Golfzon app until 3:30 p.m. on the day of the tournament. Depending on the results, participants will receive G-PASS points usable at Golfzon Park and Golfzon Market, adding excitement to the tour experience.

GTOUR matches are open to all golf fans for free viewing. At the Golfzon Joimaru venue where the tournament is held, various events for spectators such as a photo zone, pre-registration event, and refreshment service will be conducted. All matches on the day of the tournament will be broadcast live in 4K high definition via ScreenGolfzon TV, Golfzon's YouTube channel, and Naver·Daum Sports. The final round will also be additionally broadcast on SBS Golf2.

The '2026 Lotte Rent-a-Car WGTOUR' 5th finals features Lotte Rent-a-Car as the main sponsor, with Challenger Golfwear, Srixon, Caddytalk, Vienna Coffee House, and 1879 serving as sub-sponsors. Golden Blue, a liquor company, participates as the Grand Prize Point Sponsor. The total prize money for the tournament is 80 million won. The winner will receive a winning prize of 17 million won plus 2,000 points for the Grand Prize and Rookie Award. From the second place onward, all players who advance to the final round will receive differentiated cash prizes and points. Additionally, the winner will be awarded a Lotte Rent-a-Car vehicle usage and management voucher.

The tournament will be played in one day over two rounds of 36 holes using stroke play in Golfzon's TrueVision NX Tour Mode. The course is Pine Stone CC, one of Golfzon's most popular courses. A total of 80 players, including those who passed the preliminary rounds, top-ranked rookies, and recommended players, will compete. After the first round, a backcount cut-off will determine the top 60 players advancing to the final round.

Given that all four previous WGTOUR tournaments of the 2026 season have had different winners, identifying the champion is a key highlight of this event. Players representing WGTOUR such as Park Dan-yu, Hong Hyun-ji, Han Ji-min, and Shim Ji-yeon will compete, along with Lee Jin-kyung, winner of the third major tournament of the season, and Park Sung-a, who secured her first career victory at the fourth tournament. Additionally, JLPGA player Arimura Chiie will participate as a recommended player, promising a special match for spectators.

The first round of the tournament will be broadcast live in 4K high definition on ScreenGolfzon TV, Golfzon's YouTube channel, and Naver·Daum Sports starting at 11:00 a.m. on the day of the event. The final round, beginning at 3:30 p.m., will also be additionally broadcast on SBS Golf2. This season, the prediction event continues to grow in popularity, with this round's prize money set at 2 million won. Participants can join via the Golfzon app until 3:30 p.m. on the day of the tournament. Members who correctly predict the top six players will receive G-PASS points usable at Golfzon Park and Golfzon Market.

WGTOUR matches are free for all visitors to Golfzon Joimaru. The venue offers various entertainment options for spectators, including a pre-registration event, a dedicated WGTOUR photo zone, and complimentary snacks.

Meanwhile, the history of Golfzon's screen golf tour WGTOUR, tournament details, player records, and highlights from past matches can be viewed on the official website.

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