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June 10, 2026

Korea Women’s Open Golf Championship Returns This Week

The Korea Women's Open, now in its 40th edition, kicks off Thursday at Lakewood Country Club in Gyeonggi Province with 132 players competing for 1.5 billion won in prize money. The tournament has upped its game—prize purse increased from 1.2 to 1.5 billion won, and the winner now gets automatic entry to the AIG Women's Open and Japan Women's Open Championship. Top players like defending champion Lee Dong-eun and Shin Ji-ae (returning after 18 years) are ready to compete.
Why It Matters
If you're a golf fan in Korea or planning to visit, this is a major event showcasing the country's golfing talent and featuring world-class competition right here.
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