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Korea Golf Association

The Korea Golf Association (KGA), the national governing body for amateur golf in South Korea, founded in 1965.
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The Korea Golf Association (KGA) is the national governing body for amateur golf in South Korea. The KGA was founded in 1965. The KGA is responsible for organizing the Korean Open, Korean Women's Amateur Championship, and other national championships. The KGA has developed Korea's golf infrastructure that has produced numerous world-class players including Se Ri Pak, Inbee Park, K.J. Choi, and many others.

How Golfers Say It

"KGA."
"Korean Open."
"Korea Golf Association."

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Origin

The Korea Golf Association (KGA) was founded in 1965 as the national governing body for amateur golf in South Korea.

Rules & Context

The KGA is responsible for organizing the Korean Open, Korean Women's Amateur Championship, and other national championships.

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"The Korea Golf Association (KGA) is the national governing body for amateur golf in South Korea, founded in 1965. The KGA has developed Korea's golf infrastructure that has produced numerous world-class players including Se Ri Pak, Inbee Park, K.J. Choi, and many others."

Frequently Asked Questions

When was the KGA founded?

1965. The Korea Golf Association was founded in 1965 as the national governing body for amateur golf in South Korea.

What does the KGA organize?

Korean Open and championships. The KGA is responsible for organizing the Korean Open, Korean Women's Amateur Championship, and other national championships.

Where is the KGA based?

Seoul, South Korea. The Korea Golf Association is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea.

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