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Post by philknj on Aug 20, 2021 20:16:28 GMT
I've given this some more thought. The KLPGA courses generally fall into two categories. First, most of them are cut into mountainsides and valleys in the middle of nowhere ... in that setting, these are attractive venues (how could they not be?). Second, they periodically rotate back to some layout in the Incheon vicinity that looks or is 100% fake/man-made (Thank you, Jack Nicklaus). These are corporate pit stops to and from the Incheon Airport for touring pros and the jet set class. A typical example is Bear's Best CheongNa ... the forest of concrete in the background seems to be a standard feature and will never be confused with the Manhattan skyline.
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The only hole I really remember in the whole country is the par-5 18th at Woo Jeong Hills CC. The course was designed by Perry Dye, who ripped off his old man (I can't blame him) ... it even has an island green par-3 hole at #13! This course has been used sparingly by the KLPGA ... hosted the 2019 ADT Championship (first win by Song Yi Ahn!) ... it's used more by the KPGA tour and has been used frequently for USGA qualifiers.
Here's #18 ... is it any surprise that the hole is called 'Stadium?'
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Post by klpgaenglish on Aug 24, 2021 8:19:22 GMT
Sparingly is an under statement. From records I've found the KLPGA went to Woo Jeong Hills ONCE.
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