Golf equipment maker Volvik will host a national park golf tournament for 5,000 participants, the largest such event organized by a golf equipment company. The company plans to hold qualifiers in four regions across the country to expand cross-regional exchange and strengthen its position in the park golf market.
Volvik said on the 21st that it will open registration for the "2026 Volvik National Park Golf Championship," which carries a total prize pool of 100 million won ($72,000), starting next month.
The tournament will hold qualifiers in four regions — Chungcheong, Gyeongsang, Jeolla and the Seoul metropolitan area — before the final takes place in Incheon in October.
The first qualifier will be held on September 6-7 at Wangjinnaru Park Golf Course in Cheongyang, South Chungcheong Province. It will be followed by the Gyeongsang qualifier on September 13-14 at Chamoe Park Golf Course in Seongju, North Gyeongsang Province; the Jeolla qualifier on October 2-3 at Hwasun Park Golf Course in South Jeolla Province; and the metropolitan qualifier on October 7-8 at Hanyeoul Park Golf Course in Pocheon, Gyeonggi Province. The final will be held on October 19 at Incheon Asiad Park Golf Course.
Each region will host up to 1,250 qualifier participants, for a maximum of 5,000 in total. Players may enter the qualifiers in all four regions regardless of where they live, meaning multiple entries are allowed. A total of 300 players will advance to the final through the regional qualifiers. On the day of the final, morning play will narrow the field to 72 for the closing round, and the overall winner will be decided in the afternoon.
While the total prize money is 100 million won, the overall scale reaches 500 million won ($360,000) including awards. The 72 finalists will receive prize money on a sliding scale based on their results. In particular, the company has set up a "double up" benefit that doubles the prize money for a winner who uses both Volvik park golf clubs and balls during play. All participants will receive souvenirs, including park golf balls. Those wishing to take part can apply through Volvik's official website.
Volvik plans to use the tournament as a springboard to fully expand its park golf business. The strategy is to broaden its contact with the market through a nationwide event while continuously introducing related products to build both brand awareness and market reach. A Volvik official said, "We aim to contribute to the growth and expansion of the park golf market while continuously introducing related products, seeking a direction in which the brand and the market can grow together."
