Amateur Strongest Feast, Thrikson Brave Championship Final Completion
The competition, which first started in 2018, provides amateur golfers with the same environment as the Korea Professional Golfers Association (KPGA) Tour, and has become a representative amateur golf competition in Korea that boasts tradition and authority. Under the theme of "Becoming a KPGA Professional for Just One Day," it is the only stage where you can experience true golf by applying the environment and rules of the KPGA Tour. Club 72CC, where the lingering effects of the KPGA Korean Tour's Shinhan Donghae Open remain, still held at the end of the summer with a hot sun, deep rough, fast green speed, sophisticated pin position, and 18-hole stroke play on the battlefield such as a professional tournament. A total of 120 amateur golfers who were selected after two days of intense preliminary rounds from July 15 to 16 continued their play with enthusiasm despite the wide daily temperature range. Notably, the competition features all participants using Thrikson Iron. Precision analysis of iron swing, fitting, and rental services were provided to participants in the preliminary round. In particular, this competition is unique in that four participants advanced to the finals by introducing an online qualifying round through the golf zone screen golf. This gave birth to a new type of competition that combines digital and reality. After a fierce competition, both contestants won with a 1-over 73. This was followed by Park So-joong and Cha Ye-jun, who finished second and third, respectively. The winner was awarded a prize of about W6 million along with a trophy. Top amateur golfers will get a chance to try out for the KPGA professional trials, which will be supported by golf clubs and supplies for them. "The bunker shot at Hole 14 was the moment that determined the outcome. I was really touched to win my first championship at the amateur championship. Above all, it was very meaningful that I challenged while complying with the rules of the KPGA through the Srixon Brave Championship." Park So-joong, who won second place, is a high school student preparing for a tour program, and Cha Ye-jun, who won third place, had the experience of ranking second at the Srixon Brave Championship in 2023. Hong Soon-sung, CEO of Dunlop Sports Korea, said, "Watching the passion and hard work of the brave amateur golfers who challenged the final match, I felt deeply rewarded for hosting the competition. The competition, which has been going on since 2018, is not just a competition, but a valuable experience for golfers to overcome their limits and take a step closer to their dreams. We will continue to do our best to help more golfers discover new possibilities and feel the joy of real golf on this stage."