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The Korea Professional Golfers Association (KPGA) unveiled a new form of educational program that shares golf knowledge not only with KPGA members but also with the general public, transforming the city into a hanbok-themed space.
On the 20th, the KPGA Technical Education Committee held a special seminar titled 'KPGA SHOW 2026' at COEX Live Plaza in Seoul Gangnam-gu.
The most distinctive feature of this event was its departure from traditional closed classroom seminars, instead utilizing the open space of COEX Live Plaza, which attracts high foot traffic, as an "open studio-style live lesson stage."
While reserved seats were operated through pre-registration for KPGA members, general visitors who came to the venue were also allowed to freely observe lectures and demonstrations from surrounding viewing areas. This created a platform where KPGA's professional golf knowledge and the on-site experiences of professionals are not confined solely to members but are naturally shared with general golf fans as well.
During this event, golf announcer Kim Mi-young served as the host, while six KPGA pro players—Choi Jong-hwan, Lee Seung-ho, Heo Seok-ho, Jang Jae-geun, Lee Si-woo, and Kim Gyu-tae—participated as lecturers, conducting a relay-style live lesson from morning until afternoon.
Starting the first lecture at 9:30 a.m., Choi Jong-hwan explained the principles of efficient long-drive swings under the theme "Principles of Efficient Long-Drive Swings: Techniques for Hitting Far with Your Current Clubs." Following him, Lee Seung-ho introduced methods to diagnose current swing and physical conditions and connect them to actual improvements in driving distance and speed through his lecture titled "Strategies for Improving Driving Distance: From Diagnosis to Speed Enhancement."
Heo Seok-ho's afternoon lecture, beginning at 12 p.m., focused on "Reviewing the Next Round: What Professionals Check After a Match," where he shared his experiences on what professional players review after a match ends and how they apply those insights to future competitions and practice sessions.
Subsequently, Jang Jae-geun shared core elements and practical know-how for iron shots through his lecture "Iron Shots: How to Hit Them Perfectly Every Time!" Following him, Lee Si-woo continued the lectures from 3 p.m., explaining key factors in creating repeatable swings and consistent performance under the theme "Consistent Patterns: Completing Repetitive Elements of Golf Swings."
Kim Gyu-tae, who delivered the final lecture, shared methods for preparing and executing putts from a tour pro's perspective along with practical know-how through his session titled "Putt Like a KPGA Tour Pro."
In each class, in addition to lectures, live Q&A sessions were held where lecturers directly received and answered questions from attendees. The event was operated not as a one-way transmission but as an interactive dialogue between lecturers and participants, embodying the true spirit of this "live lesson" event.
Notably, this 'KPGA SHOW' is significant as an initiative by the KPGA Technical Education Committee to expand the scope of member education.
The Technical Education Committee plans to continuously develop educational programs that allow professional players to share their expertise and on-site experiences among members, while also expanding educational content beyond existing spaces and formats to reach diverse locations and methods where golf and the public can meet.
Furthermore, in the future, the committee aims to strengthen members' coaching capabilities and professionalism through various attempts such as seminars, forums, and specialized educational programs, creating educational content that enables broader sharing of KPGA's golf knowledge and experiences.
Meanwhile, 'KPGA SHOW 2026' received support from sponsors Deo Finance & Inca Financial Services, BS Tour, Jinseong Sports, and Dimm Company, contributing to the successful holding of the event.
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