1998 Korean Tour
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The 1998 Korean Tour was the 21st season on the Korean Tour, the main professional golf tour in South Korea since it was formed in 1978.
| Duration | 30 April 1998 – 20 September 1998 |
|---|---|
| Number of official events | 7 |
| Most wins | Choi Gwang-soo (2) |
| Order of Merit | Choi Gwang-soo |
| Player of the Year | Choi Gwang-soo |
| Rookie of the Year | Kim Seung-il |
← 1997 1999 → | |
Schedule
The following table lists official events during the 1998 season.[1]
| Date | Tournament | Location | Purse (₩) | Winner[a] | Other tours[b] | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 May | Maekyung LG Fashion Open | Gyeonggi | 350,000,000 |  Scott Rowe (n/a) | AGC | |
| 17 May | Astra Cup KPGA Championship | South Gyeongsang | 150,000,000 |  Kim Jong-duck (6) | ||
| 24 May | Fila Open | Gyeonggi | US$150,000 |  Robert Huxtable (n/a) | ASA | |
| 31 May | SK Telecom Classic | South Gyeongsang | 200,000,000 | Choi Gwang-soo (6) | ||
| 5 Sep | Superior Open | Gyeonggi | 120,000,000 | Choi Gwang-soo (7) | ||
| 12 Sep | SBS Pro Golf Championship | Gyeonggi | 100,000,000 | Park Nam-sin (15) | ||
| 20 Sep | Kolon Sports Korea Open | Gyeonggi | 350,000,000 | Kim Dae-sub (a) (1) | ASA |
Order of Merit
The Order of Merit was based on prize money won during the season, calculated in South Korean won.[2][3]
| Position | Player | Prize money (₩) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Choi Gwang-soo | 83,234,470 |
| 2 | Park Nam-sin | 74,517,410 |
| 3 | Choi Sang-ho | 73,310,476 |
| 4 | K. J. Choi | 70,104,600 |
| 5 | Kim Jong-duck | 47,307,000 |
Awards
| Award | Winner | Ref. |
|---|---|---|
| Player of the Year (Grand Prize Award) | Choi Gwang-soo | [4][5] |
| Rookie of the Year (Myeong-chul Award) | Kim Seung-il | [4][5] |
Notes
- AGC − Asia Golf Circuit; ASA − Asian PGA Tour.
References
External links
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