World Number 34 Byeong Hun An is set to tee it up on home soil for the Genesis Championship at Jack Nicklaus Golf Club Korea, from October 24 – 27.
The 32-year-old will be a huge drawcard for the home fans alongside compatriot Tom Kim, both of whom recently represented South Korea at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, as the Genesis Championship marks the end of the Back 9 on the Race to Dubai as players vie to secure their places in the DP World Tour Play-Offs, with tickets now on sale here.
An has recorded five top-ten finishes this season including a tied second at the Sony Open in Hawaii on the PGA TOUR, where he lost in a play-off.
"There’s something truly special about playing in front of your home fans - their energy and support are unmatched, and it always gives me an extra boost," said An, who claimed his breakthrough DP World Tour victory in 2015 at Wentworth Club.
"The reception I get when I compete in Korea is incredible, and it’s a feeling you just can’t replicate anywhere else. The fans here are so passionate and enthusiastic, and their support really drives me to give my best performance. Competing in front of them is not only an honour, but it’s also a reminder of how much I love playing at home."
The three-year title sponsorship agreement elevates Genesis’ partnership with the premier men’s professional golf tournament in Korea, where it was the title sponsor of the Genesis Championship since 2017. Last year, Genesis was also the presenting sponsor of the inaugural Korea Championship, which has since merged with the existing Genesis Championship as part of DP World Tour and KPGA TOUR’s strategic alliance.
In this year's merged Genesis Championship, Sanghyun Park will defend his title against world-class players from Korea and abroad - including last year's Korea Championship winner Pablo Larrazábal from Spain.
Genesis has shown a strong commitment to golf with a history of tournament partnerships. This includes the Genesis Invitational, which has been part of the PGA TOUR since 2017, and the Genesis Scottish Open – a co-sanctioned tournament between the DP World Tour and PGA TOUR – where it has been Title Sponsor since 2022. Genesis has also supported other renowned golf tournaments including The CJ Cup, The Presidents Cup, and the KPGA TOUR’s Genesis Points list.
General admission tickets and ticket packages for the Genesis Championship are on sale now here.
