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Shin Ji-yai tees off on the third hole during the second round of the U.S. Women's Open at the Country Club of Charleston, South Carolina on May 31, 2019. [USA TODAY/YONHAP]

Veteran golfer Shin Ji-yai looks for fourth title at TOTO Japan Classic

A total of 10 Koreans will tee off in Japan on Thursday for the first round of the TOTO Japan Classic as the historic event returns to the LPGA Tour for a 45th edition.

2022.11.2

From left: Kim Hyo-joo, Kim Su-ji, Lee Ga-young, Lee Seung-yeon, Choi Ye-rim, Lee Jeong-eun and Ryu Hae-ran pose for a picture with the SK Networks Seoul Economics Ladies Classic trophy at Pinx Golf Club in Seogwipo, Jeju on Tuesday. [ORGANIZING COMMITTEE]

Kim Hyo-joo looks to defend title at KLPGA's SK Networks Classic

LPGA golfer Kim Hyo-joo makes another brief sojourn back to the KLPGA Tour this week as she looks to defend her title at the SK Networks Seoul Economics Ladies Classic, teeing off Thursday at Pinx Golf Club in Seogwipo, Jeju.

2022.10.26

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Kim Joo-hyung plays his shot from the 13th fairway during the final round of the Shriners Children's Open at TPC Summerlin on Oct.9 in Las Vegas, Nevada. [AFP/YONHAP]

Thirteen Korean golfers vie to bring home the CJ Cup

A competitive field of 78 golfers are vying for the CJ Cup trophy at Congaree Golf Club in Ridgeland, South Carolina this weekend, with 13 Koreans looking to become the first to win the cup.

2022.10.20

Hong Jung-min tees off on the first hole during the first round of the Hana Financial Group Championship on Thursday at Bear's Best Cheongna in Cheongna, Incheon. [KLPGA]

Hong Jung-min takes early lead on first day of Hana Championship

Hong Jung-min will enter the second round of the Hana Financial Group Championship in pole position at Bear's Best Cheongna in Cheongna, Incheon, after topping the leaderboard over the first 18 holes on Thursday.

2022.9.29

Kim Joo-hyung plays his shot from the ninth tee during the final round of the Rocket Mortgage Classic at Detroit Golf Club on Sunday in Detroit, Michigan. [AFP/YONHAP]

Dominant weekend sees Kim close to locking in PGA Tour card

Kim Joo-hyung essentially secured his PGA Tour card on Sunday, finishing in seventh place at the Rocket Mortgage Classic held at Detroit Golf Club in Detroit, Michigan.

2022.8.1

Lee Kyoung-Hoon holds up the AT&T Byron Nelson trophy after winning at TPC Craig Ranch in McKinney, Texas on Sunday. [AP/YONHAP]

Lee Kyoung-hoon defends title at AT&T Byron Nelson

Lee Kyoung-hoon defended his PGA title for the first time ever at the AT&T Byron Nelson with a one-stroke victory over Jordan Spieth on Sunday.

2022.5.16

Tiger Woods gestures during a practice round prior to the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on Wednesday in Augusta, Georgia. [AFP/YONHAP]

Tiger Woods returns to the fore at the Masters

Golf legend Tiger Woods is back on the PGA Tour at the first major of the 2022 season, the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.

2022.4.7

Kang Sung-hoon plays a second shot on the 14th hole during the third round of THE CJ CUP @ SUMMIT at The Summit Club on Oct.16 in Las Vegas, Nevada. [AFP/YONHAP]

Kang Sung-hoon hopes to pick up 2022 PGA win before year's end

Kang Sung-hoon is looking to claim his first win of the 2022 PGA Tour season at the last tournament of the year starting Thursday at the RSM Classic held at Sea Island Golf Club in St. Simons, Georgia.

2021.11.17

Kim Sei-young plays a shot on the sixth hole during the third round of the Pelican Women's Championship at Pelican Golf Club on Saturday in Belleair, Florida. [GETTY IMAGES/AFP/YONHAP]

Kim Sei-young takes second to Korda at Pelican Women's Championship

Kim Sei-young narrowly fell short of defending her title Sunday at the penultimate LPGA tournament, the Pelican Women's Championship, presented by Konica Minolta and Raymond James at Pelican Golf Club in Bellair, Florida.

2021.11.16