Golfzon, Park Rae-seong and Lee Jin-kyung win respective 5th events of the 2026 GTOUR and WGTOUR

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Golfzon Co., Ltd. (CEO Park Kang-soo) announced that Park Rae-seong secured his first GTOUR victory at the final round of the 5th event of the '2026 Shinhan Investment Corp GTOUR' held on Saturday, the 18th at Daejeon Golfzon Joymaru Champions Hall. He finished with a total score of 23-under par after shooting 10-under in the first round and 13-under in the second round. Meanwhile, Lee Jin-kyung claimed her fourth career title at the final round of the '2026 Lotte Rent-a-Car WGTOUR' 5th event held on Sunday, the 19th at the same venue, finishing with a total score of 23-under par after shooting 12-under in the first round and 11-under in the second round.

Hosted by Golfzon with Shinhan Investment Corp as the main sponsor, this GTOUR 5th final event offered a total prize pool of 100 million won. The winner was additionally awarded an entry ticket to the KPGA 'Dong-A Member Rights Group Open' scheduled for August in August, intensifying the competition before the champion was decided. Challenger Golfwear, Srixon, Vienna Coffee House, and My Caddy served as sub-sponsors, while Golden Blue, a liquor company, participated as the target point sponsor.

The tournament was played over one day in two rounds of 36 holes using stroke play on the 6,730-meter-long Jangsu Golf Resort course via Golfzon's TrueVision NX Tour Mode. A total of 87 players, including those who passed the preliminary round, top rookies, and recommended players, participated. After the first round, a backcount cut-off reduced the field to 63 players for the final round.

Park Rae-seong took the lead in a tie after birdieing the 8th hole in the final round and continued his fierce battle for first place. He surged ahead to sole possession of first with a birdie on the 13th hole, igniting excitement throughout the competition. True to his reputation as GTOUR's leading long hitter, Park delivered powerful shots and aggressive play that captivated spectators. Even on the challenging course, he maintained flawless play without any bogeys, finishing with a total of 23-under par to claim his first GTOUR title.

Lee Se-jin 2 started the final round in sole possession of the lead but struggled to reduce her score in the early holes. However, she found her rhythm with a long-awaited birdie on the 9th hole and finished with 21-under par for second place. Ha Seung-bin 2 delighted gallery spectators with a cycling eagle sequence—three consecutive eagles on the difficult 9th through 11th holes—adding entertainment to the event. Ha, who had been competing closely with winner Park Rae-seong, unfortunately lost one stroke due to a missed second shot on the 15th hole and finished tied for third place at 20-under par alongside Lee Jun-hee.

Additionally, GTOUR's top contenders Kim Hong-taek and Kim Min-soo delivered outstanding performances in the latter half of the tournament. Kim Hong-taek showcased his status as the "Emperor of Screen Golf" with consecutive eagles on the challenging 8th and 9th holes. Kim Min-soo also recorded two eagles along with a seasoned performance, finishing tied for fifth place at 19-under par alongside Kim Hong-taek.

The GTOUR is open to all golf fans free of charge at Golfzon Joymaru. Many spectators attended the 5th final event, enjoying photo zones decorated with GTOUR championship trophies, pre-registration events, and on-site activities. The atmosphere was particularly lively for the match prediction event, which allowed voting until 3:30 p.m. on the day of the competition. Numerous golf fans watched the broadcast live on Golfzon's YouTube channel, engaging in real-time interaction and demonstrating the community spirit of screen golf tours.

During the awards ceremony held after the competition, the winner received a prize money of 20 million won, 2,000 target points, a championship trophy, a championship jacket, and a bouquet of flowers. Winner Park Rae-seong expressed his thoughts on the victory: "GTOUR has been incredibly helpful throughout my golfing career, and I am truly happy to have achieved this long-awaited win. I sincerely thank all those who have supported me consistently. It feels like perseverance has paid off, and I will do my best to deliver even better performances in the future."

Meanwhile, the history, tournaments, player records, and highlights of past matches for GTOUR, Korea's leading screen golf tour celebrating its 15th anniversary, are available on the official website. On the day of the event, all matches were broadcast live in 4K high definition via Screen Golfzon TV, Golfzon's YouTube channel, and Naver·Daum Sports starting at 11 a.m. The final round, which began at 3:30 p.m., was additionally aired on SBS Golf2.

The 5th WGTOUR event, with a total prize pool of 80 million won, featured Lotte Rent-a-Car as the main sponsor, continuing its long-standing partnership with Golfzon. Challenger Golfwear, Srixon, Caddy Talk, Vienna Coffee House, and 1879 served as sub-sponsors, while Golden Blue, a liquor company, participated as the target point sponsor.

The tournament was played over one day in two rounds of 36 holes using stroke play on Pine Stone CC (18 holes, Par 72), a course with Golfzon's standard difficulty and green complexity measuring 6,087 meters in length. At Pine Stone CC, the ability to read subtle green breaks proved crucial for scoremaking, allowing spectators to observe players' diverse strategic approaches. A total of 80 players, including those who passed the preliminary round, top rookies, and recommended players, participated. After the first round, a backcount cut-off narrowed the field to the top 60 competitors who battled for the championship title.

The first round of this 5th final event featured tight scoring margins, reflecting the improved skill levels of WGTOUR players. The final round also showcased intense competition among the "Queens of Screen Golf." Lee Jin-kyung, who started the final round tied for first with Seo Cho-bi and Jo Yun-jeong, displayed calm and steady play throughout the early holes. Starting with a birdie on the 8th hole, she seized control of the lead. Even as other players rapidly closed the gap, Lee maintained consistent ball flight and composed gameplay, recording seven birdies in the latter half alone to finish with a total of 23-under par and claim her fourth career WGTOUR victory.

Jo Ye-jin, who challenged for the lead alongside Lee Jin-kyung from the 9th hole in the final round, also generated excitement among gallery spectators. As a long hitter, Jo strategically managed her score on the lengthy course, adding entertainment value to the event. However, she narrowly missed a final birdie opportunity on the 18th hole and finished with 22-under par for second place.

The performances of established WGTOUR queens also remained a key highlight. Hong Hyun-ji, who had not shown strong results in the first round, dramatically reduced her score by 13 strokes in the final round to finish tied for third place at 21-under par alongside Kim Na-young 2. Park Dan-yu also finished with a total of 20-under par, tying for fifth place with Park Sa-gwa, Bae Jin-ri, and Lee Seo-yun.

This event, which marked the second half of WGTOUR open to all golf fans free of charge, also drew strong on-site enthusiasm. At Golfzon Joymaru, where many spectators gathered, refreshments were served, pre-registration events were held, and photo zones showcased the charm of screen golf tours. The match prediction event, offering G-PASS points to members who correctly predicted the top six finishers before the final round began, was available until 3:30 p.m. on the day of the competition. Results can be confirmed via the 'Check Results' section for the specific tournament on the main GTOUR Match Prediction page or through Golfzon's official announcements.

During the awards ceremony held after the competition, the winner received prize money of 17 million won, 2,000 target points, a championship trophy, a championship jacket, and a bouquet of flowers. Additionally, as part of the winning prize, a Lotte Rent-a-Car vehicle usage and management voucher was awarded.

Winner Lee Jin-kyung stated: "I would like to sincerely thank all those who have provided unwavering support." She added, "It seems that my consistent practice has led to these positive results. In the second half of the season, I will continue to prepare diligently as I have done so far and aim to consistently finish within the top 10 in every tournament." Additionally, the '1879 Long Drive Award,' presented annually to the player with the longest driver distance in a single event, was awarded to Lee Jin-kyung for recording a drive of 243.2 meters.

Meanwhile, the history, tournaments, player records, and highlights of past matches for WGTOUR, Korea's leading screen golf tour celebrating its 15th anniversary, are available on the official website. On the day of the event, all matches were broadcast live in 4K high definition via Screen Golfzon TV, Golfzon's YouTube channel, and Naver·Daum Sports starting at 11 a.m. The final round, which began at 3:30 p.m., was additionally aired on SBS Golf2.

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