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Kim Hyo-joo of Korea celebrates after winning the NH Investment & Securities Ladies Championship at Suwon Country Club in Yongin, Gyeonggi, on May 10. [KLPGA]

World No. 3 Kim Hyo-joo to lead Korean contingent at LPGA major in California

Kim Hyo-joo, world No. 3 in women's golf with two LPGA titles this season, will lead the Korean contingent at the second major tournament of the year this week in California.

2026.6.2

Joo Soo-bin heads to the 10th greens during the final round of the ShopRite LPGA Classic golf tournament on May 31 in Galloway, New Jersey. [AP/YONHAP]

Joo Soo-bin blows 4-shot lead in bid for maiden LPGA win

Joo Soo-bin has blown a big final-round lead in the pursuit of her maiden LPGA title, settling for her first top-five finish instead.

2026.6.1

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Golfer Bryson DeChambeau watches his tee shot on the fourth hole during the first round of the PGA Championship golf tournament practice round at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania on May 14. [AP/YONHAP]

Off the course, LIV Golf's DeChambeau eats K-BBQ and works on skincare

LIV Golf superstar Bryson DeChambeau arrived in Busan this week as the defending champion of LIV Golf Korea and a massive fan favorite.

2026.5.28

Golf player Bryson DeChambeau waves to the crowd at the LIV Golf tournament at Asiad Country Club, Busan, on May 28. [REUTERS/YONHAP]

DeChambeau posts five-under 65 to tie for top position at LIV Golf Korea

Riding an early birdie barrage, defending champion Bryson DeChambeau took a share of the opening-round lead at LIV Golf Korea on Thursday in Busan.

2026.5.28

Korean golfer An Byeong-hun competes in LIV Golf tournament in Asiad Country Club, Busan, on May 28. [REUTERS/YONHAP]

Korean Golf Club seeks turnaround at home with strong opening rounds at LIV Golf

Having been mired in season-long struggles, Korean players in LIV Golf put on solid performances to begin the lone tournament held on their home soil Thursday.

2026.5.28

Crushers GC's Bryson DeChambeau reacts during the LIV Golf Korea at Asiad Country Club in Busan on May 28. [REUTERS/YONHAP]

LIV Golf returns to Korea attracting large crowds at Asiad Country Club

LIV Golf returned to Korea, attracting large crowds at Asiad Country Club, featuring notable players like Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm.

2026.5.28

South African golfer Charl Schwartzel plays a last shot on the 18th hole during the third and final day of the LIV Golf Invitational Series event at The Centurion Club in St Albans, Britain, on June 11, 2022. [AFP/YONHAP]

LIV Golf's survival is crucial to the future of the sport in Asia

With its primary backers, Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, bowing out at the end of the season, LIV Golf is on the ropes — and with it, the development of the sport in Asia.

2026.5.27

Anthony Kim hits down the fairway during the first round of LIV Golf Virginia golf tournament at Trump National Golf Club on May 7. [REUTERS/YONHAP]

With demons behind him, LIV Golf's Anthony Kim hopes to keep inspiring people

Considered the next big thing in men's golf in the mid-2000s, Anthony Kim instead had his career derailed by injuries and substance abuse.

2026.5.27

Members of the Korean Golf Club in LIV Golf attend a press conference ahead of LIV Golf Korea at the Asiad Country Club in the southeastern city of Busan on May 26. From left: Mun Do-yeob, Song Young-han, An Byeong-hun and Kim Min-kyu. [YONHAP]

LIV Golf's Korean team says mood remains great despite roster change

With their homecoming just around the corner, Korean players competing in LIV Golf claimed Tuesday that the vibe on their team remained immaculate despite an abrupt member change.

2026.5.26

Bryson DeChambeau speaks during a press conference at the Asiad Country Club in Busan, on May 26, two days before the opening of LIV Golf Korea 2026. [JOONGANG ILBO]

LIV Golf's DeChambeau 'very optimistic' on tour's survival without Saudi funding

With LIV Golf's future teetering on the brink with the impending withdrawal of funding from its Saudi Arabia backers, Bryson DeChambeau, one of the renegade tour's biggest stars, said he was "very optimistic" about plans to keep his circuit afloat.

2026.5.26