Pablo Larrazábal and Nicolai Højgaard join home favourite Sanghyun Park for the Genesis Championship at Jack Nicklaus Golf Club Korea, from October 24 – 27.
In this year’s merged Genesis Championship, Park will defend his title against world-class players from Korea and abroad – including last year’s Korea Championship winner Larrazábal.
The trio join World Number 35 Byeong Hun An and three-time PGA TOUR winner Tom Kim, both of whom recently represented South Korea at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games and the International Team at the Presidents Cup, 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.
Nine-time DP World Tour winner Larrazábal is relishing the prospect of challenging for another title on Korean soil at a crucial time on the 2024 Race to Dubai.
“To win in Korea last year was special and it is one of my favourite places in the world,” he said. “I can’t wait to return to this fantastic golf course, and it will be an honour to play in front of Korean fans again.
“It’s going to be a fantastic week. The atmosphere is great, and the fans get behind the players, so I am looking forward to the challenge and hopefully I can get my hands on the trophy again.”
Rolex Series winner Højgaard, who was part of the winning European 2023 Ryder Cup team, is excited to tee it up in Korea for the first time.
“I’m looking forward to coming back to Asia and playing in Korea for the first time,” he said. “I’ve heard amazing things about the country and hopefully I can be in the mix come Sunday. It’s great to have these opportunities at an exciting time on the DP World Tour, with a lot to play for.”
The three-year title partnership 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.
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.
