Hanyang University Department of Sports Science Visits KPGA Tour Event... 'Lexus Masters' Visit

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The Korea Professional Golf Association announced that 16 students from the Hanyang University Department of Sports Science visited the '2026 Lexus Masters,' held on October 31 at the Ocean Course (Par 71, 7,076 yards) of Wonder Club Club 72CC in Yeongjong Island, Incheon, to conduct an on-site KPGA Tour experience.

This on-site experience, designed to directly observe the performance of professional players and explore ways to develop the KPGA Tour, was made possible through a collaboration with KPGA Tour Pro Kim Min-su (32), who is teaching a 'Sports and Media' course at the Hanyang University Department of Sports Science.

The students toured various parts of the venue and participated in the Fan Village, Masters Lounge, and Lexus Lounge. They also observed players practicing putting on the practice green and watched the match of the group consisting of Kim Chan-woo (27), Jeon Ga-ram (31, LS), and Kim Tae-hoon (41) up close, experiencing the KPGA Tour scene firsthand.

Im Seok-young (22, Class of 2023, Department of Sports Science), who participated in the on-site experience, said, "It was my first time visiting a golf tournament, and the vibrant atmosphere of the '2026 Lexus Masters' left a strong impression." He added, "I hope this kind of golf culture spreads further, allowing many people to enjoy golf while the golf industry also develops together."

He continued, "I aspire to work in the sports industry, and I gained a lot of inspiration from the High-Five Zone set up in the Masters Lounge on the 9th hole (Par 3)." He added, "I also had the special experience of receiving a ball from player Jeon Ga-ram. It would be great if events where players and fans can communicate closely like this were expanded throughout the entire sports industry."

Another participating student, Jin Seung-ha (21, Class of 2025, Department of Sports Science), stated, "Since this is an on-site practical training session conducted as part of a class, I participated because I believe this experience will be greatly helpful when I work in the sports industry in the future." He expressed his impressions by saying, "It was good that I could not only watch the matches but also experience various approach events at the Gallery Plaza and directly inspect Lexus vehicles."

Tour Pro Kim Min-su said, "As a KPGA member, with the wish for the tournament to be successful, I planned this on-site experience." He added, "It is gratifying that the students seem highly satisfied. It was meaningful to see them enjoying the tournament while also working together to explore ways to develop it. I hope good results are derived so that we can continue such classes in the future as well."

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