Let's spend 300 million more. If it's a major, 1.5 billion is now the basic KB Financial Star Championship, the highest prize has been sold
Aug 25, 2025
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The Korea Women's Professional Golf Association (KLPGA) announced on the 25th that the total prize money for the major tournament 'KB Financial Star Championship' increased by 300 million won to 1.5 billion won.
With the increase in the prize money, the KB Financial Star Championship has become the season's top prize competition along with the Hana Financial Group Championship', 'Hite Jinro Championship', and 'BC Card-Hankyung Ladies Cup', and as a result, the KLPGA Tour in the 2025 season will grow to about 34.6 billion won in total prize money.
The KB Financial Star Championship, which began in 2006 and marks its 20th anniversary this year, has been loved by golf fans for its fierce competition and interesting matches every year. In addition, KB Financial Group, the organizer of the competition, has consistently contributed to the development of Korean golf by supporting athletes and holding men's and women's professional golf tournaments and amateur tournaments.
KLPGA Chairman Kim Sang-yeol expressed his sincere gratitude to KB Financial Group, the host company, for deciding to increase the prize money. As you increased your prize money during a difficult time, KLPGA will do its best to make the tournament the best" he said.
Meanwhile, KB Financial Group expanded the number of participants in the competition from 108 to 120 along with an increase in prize money. The KB Financial Star Championship, which will kick off at Blackstone Icheon Golf Club on the 4th of next month, will feature defending champion Yoo Hyun-jo (20, Samchully) and the best players representing the KLPGA, competing fiercely to win the major queen position.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
