The 'High1 Resort Women's Open 2026,' a highlight of the Korea Ladies Professional Golf Association (KLPGA) Tour, concluded with Go Ji-woo's wire-to-wire victory.
According to High1 Resort, the tournament wrapped up on July 12 at the High1 Country Club in Jeongseon, Gangwon Province, where Go recorded a total score of 22-under 270 to lift the championship trophy.
Starting as a co-leader in the first round, Go maintained her position at the top of the leaderboard throughout the four-day event, showcasing exceptional performance. This victory marks her first win of the season and her fourth career title on the KLPGA Tour.
Notably, Go's win comes after her victory at this tournament in 2024, highlighting her special connection with High1 Resort. She has achieved all four of her career wins at events held in the Gangwon Province.
In a competitive final day, Park Hye-jun and Sung Yu-jin finished tied for second place with a total score of 17-under 275.
Since its inception in 2008, the High1 Resort Women's Open has become a key event on the KLPGA Tour, celebrating its 15th edition this year. The tournament attracts golf fans every summer, thanks to the pristine environment and natural scenery of the course, located at an average altitude of 1,100 meters.
This year's event was themed 'A Wellness Resort with Diverse Healing,' combining golf, tourism, and wellness culture into an experiential sports festival. The tournament expanded its programs to encourage participation from vacationing tourists and local residents.
The event gained attention for linking sports activities with community development. Through tourism packages in collaboration with Korail and local business initiatives, as well as the operation of the 'High1 Night Market,' visitors from across the country were drawn to Jeongseon. During the tournament, participating teams and spectators contributed to the local economy by spending in the mining areas of Jeongseon, Taebaek, Yeongwol, and Samcheok.
At the gallery plaza in front of the clubhouse, various interactive sports programs were held, including screen putting and a soccer shuffle challenge, along with player autograph sessions and high-five events. The night market held on Friday and Saturday, featuring barbecue programs by Chef Yoo Yong-wook, also attracted many visitors.
Lee Min-ho, acting head of the tourism marketing division at Gangwon Land, stated, 'The High1 Resort Women's Open is a highland sports content that combines sports and tourism. We will continue to offer differentiated events to elevate our status as a global complex resort while contributing to the development of mining areas.'
* This article has been translated by AI.
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