'15 players in 2026, 30 in 2027': KLPGA players to join 'BMW Ladies Championship'! Final agreement reached with U.S. LPGA

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KLPGA (Korea Ladies Professional Golf Association) players will now be able to compete in the LPGA (Ladies Professional Golf Association of America) 'BMW Ladies Championship'.

On the 22nd, KLPGA officially announced that it has reached a final agreement with the LPGA regarding the participation of KLPGA tour players in the BMW Ladies Championship, under the shared goal of mutual growth and sustainable development of women's golf in Korea.

Through negotiations, KLPGA and LPGA decided to grant 15 KLPGA tour players entry rights to the BMW Ladies Championship in 2026, and 30 players starting from 2027. The two organizations signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) containing the terms of the agreement and pledged to cooperate closely to ensure faithful implementation of its contents.

As a result of the final agreement, the 2026 tournament will feature a field composed of 68 LPGA players, 15 KLPGA players, and one invited player, totaling 84 participants. Starting from the 2027 tournament, the event will expand to a full-field format with 108 total participants, introducing a cut-off system. The participation scale will be increased to include 74 LPGA players, 30 KLPGA players, and four invited players, promising even fiercer competition and higher-level matches.

In particular, during the process of finalizing this agreement, BMW Group Korea played a pivotal role as a key partner, going beyond its title sponsorship to facilitate close cooperation and coordination that enabled both associations to reach a constructive agreement.

Having continued various discussions based on mutual respect and trust, the two associations have now united their efforts to work together for the successful hosting of the BMW Ladies Championship and the development of women's golf through close communication in the future.

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