Kim Joon-young 79 strokes 金 Communication with the world through golf for the developmentally disabled nationwide
Jun 09, 2025
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The competition, held at Hwaseong GC in Gyeonggi-do on the 4th, was held with the support of the Korea Intellectual Disability Golf Association (Chairman Lee Sung-hwan), Hwaseong Golf Club (CEO Hong Seung-chul), and GSC.
Golf fever has been spreading among people with developmental disabilities since Lee Seung-min, a golfer with developmental disabilities, became the first champion of the US Adaptive Open in July 2022. In particular, golf is a self-directed sport that challenges for higher achievement while enjoying favorite sports in everyday life, and an event that boosts confidence and achievement along with healing in nature. It is in the spotlight as an event that families and helpers can enjoy together.
Hong Jae-soo, president of the Korea Intellectual Property Association for the Disabled, said through a large company, `Our association is striving to promote a wide range of sports activities and active social participation of people with developmental disabilities under the motto 'Our association is a group of friends who communicate with the world through golf"To this end, prior to the understanding and support of members of society, the active participation and united voice of the people with developmental disabilities and their families are the most important." "Our association will work hard to help all developmentally disabled golfers enjoy golf to their heart's content," he said, emphasizing active participation. A total of 80 people participated in the competition, including 24 athletes with developmental disabilities, two invited athletes with visual disabilities, and parents and volunteers. Kim Joon-young (24) won the gold medal with 79 strokes (par 70, 9 overs), Lee Ji-hong (31) won the silver prize with 82 strokes, and Lee Seung-yoon (34) won the bronze medal with 83. Lee Seung-yoon tied with Son Won-hee for 83 strokes, leading in the back-count score comparison.
Cho Jin-hyung (former MBC and SBS Golf commentator) praised the skills of growing players every year and asked for more attention and support so that the competition, which allows them to move toward a good life, does not stop. Lee Seok-dong, chairman of the judging committee (Professor Jang An-dae), a KPGA professional golfer, said "I hope that talented people with developmental disabilities who like golf can plan for the future by receiving professional coaches and guidance while enjoying the rounding more comfortably." reported the wind.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
