KLPGA 2024 IQT
13th (Tue.) - 16th (Fri.), August 2024, Thailand
4 Rounds 72 Holes, Stroke Play
Phoenix Gold Golf and Country Club, Thailand
THE STAGE OF DREAM
KLPGA 2024 IQT
THE STAGE OF DREAM KLPGA 2024 IQT
WHAT IS KLPGA IQT?
“KLPGA IQT (International Qualifying Tournament) is an annual event for non-Korean lady golfers to get the ticket for KLPGA Tour”
KLPGA 2023 IQT
HIGHLIGHT VIDEO
INFORMATION
Tournament
KLPGA 2024 International Qualifying Tournament(IQT)
Dates
13th (Tue.) ∼ 16th (Fri.), August 2024 / 4 Rounds 72 Holes, Stroke Play
Entry Deadline
5th (Mon.), August, 2024 11 PM / Korea Local Time
VENUE
Phoenix Gold Golf and Country Club, Pattaya, Thailand
Address: 111 Moo 9 Sukhaphiban 2 Road, Huayyai, Banglamung Chonburi 20150, Thailand
Contact #: +66 (0)38 239 391-5
QUALIFICATION
Top 30% by the end of the IQT
1. Eligible for KLPGA Tour Qualifying Tournament Group Competition(Stage 2)
* Minimum 6 to maximum 20 players are guaranteed to participate in the “KLPGA 2025 Tour Qualifying Tournament Group Competition(Stage2)”2. Eligible for Dream Tour(2nd Tier) Qualifying Tournament participation
Top 60% by the end of the IQT
Eligible for Dream Tour(2nd Tier) Qualifying Tournament participation
PLAYER BENEFITS
1. Green fee Free, Free Lunch Buffet during the tournament days
2. Total Prize money: KRW 30,000,000
3. Benefits by the final rank
Rank 1: Eligible for 2025 KLPGA Tour
Rank 2∼3: Eligible for KLPGA Championship 2025
Rank 2∼8: Eligible for KLPGA 2025 Tour Qualifying Tournament Final
※ Exempt from KLPGA 2025 Tour Qualifying Tournament Group CompetitionRank 2∼10: Eligible for KLPGA 2025 Dream Tour
Rank 11∼20: Eligible for KLPGA 2025 Jump Tour
OFFICIAL HOTEL
BEST WESTERN PLUS NEXEN PATTAYA
To access the corporate rate, please mention KLPGA IQT GOLF TOURNAMENT 2024 at time of booking
Tel: (+66) 33 112 999
Fax: (+66) 33 030 456
Email: rsvn@bwplusnexen.com
Address: 8/159 Moo 6 Naklua, Bang Lamung, Chon Buri 20150
RATE INCLUSION
The above room rates are in Thai Baht.
The room rates are inclusive of breakfast for up to 2 guests.
Rates are inclusive of Wi-Fi internet access in public areas and guest rooms.
The rates are inclusive of applicable 10% service charge and 7% Government tax.
Rates are Non-commissionable and based on per room per night.
GUEST ROOM FEATURES & BENEFITS
Complimentary Coffee/Tea making facilities
Two complimentary bottles of drinking water
In-room safe
PAYMENT ARRANGEMENT
Guests will settle their bill upon departure unless other arrangements have been made. If you wish to have direct billing, prior approval for credit facilities must be arranged through our Credit Manager.
NOTES
Qualification & Player Benefits above may change
More details about the practice rounds, caddy, practice facility, Shuttles(Airport-Hotel / Hotel-Venue) will be announced in July.
The tournament schedule above can be altered due to circumstances
ELIGIBILITY
Anyone older than 18 years of age who has a non-Korean nationality
Anyone with the pro license or who has participated in the professional tournaments in their home tour within the last 5 years or amateur players (Anyone who was born on or before Aug. 13, 2006)
REGISTRATION FEE
Registration fee: USD 50 (Same for pro and amateur)
The fee must be remitted to the account in full. Please check the transfer related charges and pay on your end.
Participants need to pay for their own transportation, accommodation, caddy fee, and other extra expenses.
In unavoidable circumstances, the participation fee can be paid on-site. However, to ensure proper participation in the event, please make sure to submit the application form in advance as instructed on our website.
HOW TO REGISTER
Payment of registration fee USD 50 (must be transferred to the account of the official IQT Promoter; QUAD SPORTS)
Account information (Bank Details)
■ Bank Name: INDUSTRIAL BANK OF KOREA
■ Branch (Address): Sinsu-dong Branch (105, Seogang-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea)
■ Swift Code: IBKOKRSE
■ Account Number: 926-001391-56-00019
■ Account Name (Address): Quad Sports and Lifestyles (149, Tojeong-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea)
Submit the application form via Official IQT Promoter email <june.lee@quadsm.com>
Must attach the following materials
A) Receipt of registration fee payment (Attach a scanned file when you send the email)
※ You must submit the original copy on the day of the tournamentB) (In case of the professional players from other tours) Please attach the pro license for the respective tour and the certificate of membership.
C) Copy of passport (with the picture of player)
Application form will not be returned after the applications are submitted. Registration fee will not be returned if the players are not participating the KLPGA 2024 IQT after the applications are submitted.
TOURNAMENT DATES
Thailand Local Time (GMT+7)
August 12 (Mon.) Practice round
August 13 (Tue.) 1st round of the tournament
August 14 (Wed.) 2nd round of the tournament
August 15 (Thur.) 3rd round of the tournament
August 16 (Fri.) Final round of the tournament
※ The schedule above is subject to change.
KLPGA IQT EXEMPTION
※ Players who meet the criteria above must apply the ‘KLPGA 2024 IQT’.
※ Exempted players are eligible to participate in the “KLPGA 2025 Tour Qualifying Tournament (Stage 2)”
DURATION OF ELIGIBILITY
International-Tour Member eligibility is maintained until the end of the 2025 season
- Even though a player does not participate in the 2025 IQT, the player will be allowed to participate in the KLPGA Tournaments until the end of the 2025 season.Players who finished in positions Top 100 on the KLPGA 2025 Tour Qualifying Tournament Final (Stage3), will be given the 2026 I-Tour Member eligibility and the opportunity to participate in the “KLPGA 2026 Tour Qualifying Tournament (Stage2)”
Players who finished in positions Top 100 on the 2025 Dream Tour official Money List(both before 2025 IQT and the end of the 2025 season), will be given the 2026 I-Tour Member eligibility and the opportunity to participate in the “KLPGA 2026 Tour Qualifying Tournament (Stage2)”.
KLPGA Qualifying Tournament (Stage1-3) Overview
OTHERS
Visa: A player to enter the Tournament shall receive a visa for Thailand. Please contact Thailand Embassy within each country to check for necessary procedures.
Passport: Please check the expiration date on the passport, and please contact a travel agency or any institution for a passport in your country.
Insurance: Personal liability, medical insurance, luggage loss and liability of compensation insurances are recommended. Medical treatment will be available at the tournament site, but we recommend you to bring your personal medications.
“KLPGA 2023 Winner”
Kusuma Meechai
Interview
Agonizing Journey to KLPGA Tour, Creating Luck
The journey towards a single dream was not easy. Kusama Meechai had many hesitations before deciding to participate in the unfamiliar territory of the KLPGA Tour. Leaving behind the embrace of family to live alone, coupled with the pressure of it being her first global tour, made her quite anxious. However, she ultimately made the decision to challenge herself.
She believed that participation in the KLPGA Tour would be worth it as a golfer. She won the KLPGA International Qualifying Tournament held in Pattaya, Thailand, and had also won the tournament in the 2022 season.
With this recent victory, she secured the 2024 KLPGA Regular Tour seed ticket and became the first player in the history of the International Qualifying Tournament to win consecutively for two years.
"I was even more delighted because I didn't expect to win this tournament. I put my best effort into each hole, and that's why I achieved good results."
She had knocked on the doors of the KLPGA two years ago but unfortunately failed. Despite winning the KLPGA 2022 International Qualifying Tournament, she only ranked 102nd in the subsequent KLPGA 2023 Regular Tour seed competition, failing to enter the first league.
Fortunately, the KLPGA rules have been revised since last year to lower the entry barriers for foreign players. It was decided to offer a 2024 KLPGA regular tour seed to the winner of the International Qualifying Tournament. Consequently, she was able to advance directly to the first league without the seeding qualifier.
Steady Steps Toward
Although more and more foreign players are knocking on the doors of the KLPGA Regular Tour, none have shown significant performance yet. As a rookie this season, she is working hard to prepare for her first career victory.
"I'm not lenient on myself as a golfer. When I want to know my weakness, I seek advice from close friends. When I was puzzled about why I wasn't improving despite dedicating myself to practice, a friend advised me to focus more on putting practice. Following my friend's advice, I practiced putting diligently every day, which allowed me to achieve good results last season."
Is it the power of practice? The driving force behind her victory in the 4th round of the KLPGA 2023 International Qualifying Tournament was not only good iron shots but also excellent putting in crucial situations.
"I participated in the Hana Financial Group Singapore Women's Open, which was my first official KLPGA tournament. It was an honor to observe and practice alongside the players whom I have always considered as role models. Although the gameplay during the match didn't go as intended, I will strive even harder to deliver better performances in the future."
Preparing for this upcoming regular tournament, she made special resolutions. She judged her areas needing improvement objectively and prepared accordingly.
"With weekly consecutive matches, there is much need for improvement in terms of physical fitness. In preparation for the tournament, I am focusing more on shot and putting practice than before and also practicing to increase club accuracy. Additionally, I am working on having a strong mindset to win the battle against myself."
CONTACT
KLPGA Tour Operation
Sangduk Suh
- E-mail: sangduk.suh@gmail.com
- Tel : +82-2-560-4414
- Mobile: +82-10-8570-9632QUAD Sports Official Tournament Promoter
June Lee
- E-mail : june.lee@quadsm.com
- Tel : +82-10-2948-7816