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Post by jumpcut on Mar 31, 2019 1:22:23 GMT
The 2019 Kore Pro-Am will be played this year April 7-8 at Pechanga Resort & Casino in Temecula, CA. Confirmed players include: Muni He Mi Hyang Lee Hee Young Park Kelly Tan Rebecca Lee-Bentham Angel Yin Cheyenne Woods Ayako Uehara Meghan Khang Alison Lee Lauren Kim Yu Liu Sydnee Michaels Andrea Wong Lilia Vu Gabriella Then Emma Talley Hanule "Sky" Seo Robyn Ree Annie Park Chella Choi Lisa Cornwall Brianna Do Tiffany Joh Jillian Hollis Vicki Hurst Erynne Lee Harang Lee Kelly Shon Kim Kaufman Lauren Kim and others TBA koreproam.com |
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Post by jumpcut on Apr 8, 2019 13:53:26 GMT
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Post by legitimategolf on Apr 8, 2019 16:55:55 GMT
Could someone kindly explain (ELI5) this event to me?
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Post by jumpcut on Apr 8, 2019 17:00:22 GMT
From the tournament website:
The Pairings Party features gourmet hors d’oeuvres, a premium open bar and live entertainment, creating a relaxing and fun atmosphere for all players to get to know their LPGA Pro partners and strategize for the tournament.
Players will be competing in an 18-hole scramble tournament (shotgun format). BBQ lunch will be provided prior to start, and beverages will be available every few holes. Everyone will be playing with a designated pro for all 18 holes, and the team with the lowest score will win the coveted Kore Pro-Am Cup.
Immediately following the tournament, winners will be recognized at an Award Ceremony featuring gourmet food, a premium open bar and live music. This reception is also an excellent opportunity for networking with celebrities, corporate leaders and, of course, professional golfers!
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I believe it's a semi-charitable event. This looks like a blast, one big 2-day party. It looks like the cheapest buy-in is $6500 for a foursome. Possibly tax deductible.
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Post by legitimategolf on Apr 8, 2019 17:08:28 GMT
Thanks Jumpcut. The cynic in me still believes it is little more than an opportunity for guys with a thing for Asian girls. You say it's semi-charitable, I think that's a charitable description. I looked hard for something resembling a mission statement on that website but couldn't find it. Seems like a party for party's sake. Not that there's anything wrong with that. It does kind of remind me of those golf escort/female caddy type agencies though.
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Post by jumpcut on Apr 8, 2019 17:32:13 GMT
I went to the parent company website at www.kore.am and it seems to be a pretty well-established Asian American media organization. You're right...it doesn't appear to have an overt charitable component but it seems to have laudable goals. This is from their About section: Kore Asian Media is a lifestyle brand that connects you to Asian America through community, entertainment and news. We facilitate discussion on the experience of today’s diverse Asian American diaspora in two ways: With original content, by producing relevant videos and articles to engage viewers with influencers who are making a difference in the community, politics, fashion, sports, technology and beyond; and with events, by putting on celebrations like the Unforgettable Gala and Pro-Am to help empower those seeking to make an impact. Now supported by parent company London Trust Media, Kore traces its roots back to 1990, where it began as a print operation that grew into two now-defunct publications: the award-winning KoreAm Journal and Audrey Magazine. |
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Post by legitimategolf on Apr 8, 2019 18:34:23 GMT
Well I'm sold. We are going next year, you, me, Philk and 18majors. We will represent this site. Only $6500 for a foursome.
I would love to slam beers with Chella and Mi Hyang. Get a little grabby with Cheyenne. Tell Alison what I really think of her. Corner Lisa Cornwell, tell her everything that's wrong with golf on tv today. It will be totally worth the admission.
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Post by jumpcut on Apr 9, 2019 13:52:00 GMT
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Post by legitimategolf on Apr 10, 2019 20:39:54 GMT
Rebecca's pretty cute. Mr. Bentham is a lucky guy.
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Post by philknj on Apr 13, 2019 16:50:42 GMT
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