KLPGA Championship, Korea’s Premier Women’s Golf Event
The BC Card·Hankyung 48th KLPGA Championship, the second major of the 2026 season, will be held from Aug. 20 to 23 at Pocheon Hills Country Club in Pocheon, Gyeonggi Province. The tournament offers a total purse of 1.5 billion won, with 270 million won going to the winner. First staged in 1978, the year the KLPGA was founded, the event is one of the tour’s most storied tournaments, with leading stars of their eras—including Kang Choon-ja, Koo Ok-hee and Ko Woo-soon—having competed in it.
Defending Champion Hong Jung-min Leads Star-Studded Field
An official photo call was held on Aug. 19, one day before the tournament began. Participants included defending champion Hong Jung-min, 24, along with Seo Gyo-rim, 20, Kim Min-sol, 20, Park Hyun-kyung, 26, Kim Min-sun 7, 23, Yoo Hyun-jo, 21, Ko Ji-won, 22, and Park Min-ji, 28. Hong won the 2025 Chris F&C 47th KLPGA Championship on the KLPGA Tour, and used that victory as a springboard to claim the 2025 money title.
Players Share Hopes and Expectations at Photo Call
The eight players gathered on the tournament practice green, striking a variety of poses as they expressed their hopes for a successful event and strong performances. With some of the biggest names in women’s golf assembled in one place, a fierce battle for the major title is expected.
A Prestigious Major on the KLPGA Tour
The KLPGA Championship is one of the most prestigious events on the KLPGA Tour. Winning the tournament can be a defining achievement in a player’s career, while claiming a major title brings immense pride and prestige. This year’s event is expected to draw considerable attention from golf fans.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. When is the BC Card·Hankyung 48th KLPGA Championship?
A. The tournament will be held over four days, from Aug. 20 to 23, 2026, at Pocheon Hills Country Club in Pocheon, Gyeonggi Province.
Q. How much is the winner’s prize?
A. The winner will receive 270 million won, while the total purse is 1.5 billion won.
Q. Who is the defending champion?
A. Hong Jung-min is the defending champion. She won the KLPGA Championship in 2025 and also finished as the tour’s leading money winner that year.
Q. Which players are competing?
A. The field includes leading women’s golfers such as Hong Jung-min, Seo Gyo-rim, Kim Min-sol, Park Hyun-kyung, Kim Min-sun 7, Yoo Hyun-jo, Ko Ji-won and Park Min-ji.
Q. What is the history of the KLPGA Championship?
A. The tournament dates back to 1978, the year the KLPGA was founded. Now in its 48th edition, it is one of the most historic major championships in Korean women’s professional golf.
Q. Have any famous players won the tournament?
A. Stars who helped shape the history of the KLPGA, including Kang Choon-ja, Koo Ok-hee and Ko Woo-soon, rose to prominence through the event.
