1996 Korean Tour
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The 1996 Korean Tour was the 19th season on the Korean Tour, the main professional golf tour in South Korea since it was formed in 1978.
| Duration | 11 April 1996 – 21 September 1996 |
|---|---|
| Number of official events | 11 |
| Order of Merit | K. J. Choi |
| Player of the Year | K. J. Choi |
| Rookie of the Year | Lee Boo-young |
← 1995 1997 → | |
Schedule
Summarize
Perspective
The following table lists official events during the 1996 season.[1]
| Date | Tournament | Location | Purse (₩) | Winner[a] | OWGR points | Other tours[b] | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Apr | Maekyung LG Fashion Open | Gyeonggi | US$300,000 |  Park Nam-sin (12) | 12 | AGC | |
| 4 May | Cambridge Members Open | Gyeonggi | 160,000,000 | Kim Jong-duck (4) | n/a | ||
| 11 May | Daily Sports Pocari Open | Gyeonggi | 200,000,000 | Kim Young-il (6) | n/a | ||
| 19 May | Phantom Open | South Gyeongsang | 150,000,000 | Lim Hyung-soo (1) | n/a | ||
| 15 Jun | Superior Open | Gyeonggi | 120,000,000 | Kim Sung-ho (1) | n/a | ||
| 23 Jun | Astra Cup KPGA Championship | Gyeonggi | 150,000,000 | Shin Yong-jin (2) | n/a | ||
| 27 Jul | Yeongnam Open | Yeongnam | 160,000,000 | Choi Sang-ho (42) | n/a | ||
| 25 Aug | Fila Open | Gyeonggi | US$300,000 | Kwon Oh-chul (3) | n/a | ASA | New tournament |
| 8 Sep | SBS Pro Golf Championship | Gyeonggi | 140,000,000 | Choi Gwang-soo (5) | n/a | ||
| 15 Sep | Elord Korea Open | Gyeonggi | US$400,000 | K. J. Choi (2) | n/a | ||
| 21 Sep | Shinhan Donghae Open | Gyeonggi | 320,000,000 | Chung Joon (1) | n/a |
Unofficial events
The following events were sanctioned by the Korean Tour, but did not carry official money, nor were wins official.
| Date | Tournament | Location | Purse (₩) | Winner | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Mar | Parmax Invitational | South Gyeongsang | 50,000,000 | K. J. Choi | Limited-field event |
| 30 Mar | Nassau Invitational | North Chungcheong | 50,000,000 | Lim Jin-han | Limited-field event |
| 26 Oct | Champion Series | Gyeonggi | 50,000,000 | Kim Jong-duck | Limited-field event |
Order of Merit
The Order of Merit was based on prize money won during the season, calculated in South Korean won.[2]
| Position | Player | Prize money (₩) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  K. J. Choi | 147,271,700 |
Awards
| Award | Winner | Ref. |
|---|---|---|
| Player of the Year (Grand Prize Award) | K. J. Choi | [3][4] |
| Rookie of the Year (Myeong-chul Award) | Lee Boo-young | [3][4] |
Notes
- AGC − Asia Golf Circuit; ASA − Asian PGA Tour.
References
External links
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