CHEONAN, Korea, Oct. 23, 2025 — The Genesis Championship returns this week in its ninth edition at Woo Jeong Hills Country Club in Cheonan, featuring 126 of the world’s top golfers from the DP World Tour and the KPGA TOUR.

Co-sanctioned for the second year by the two tours, the Genesis Championship boasts a prize pool of $4 million — the largest among KPGA TOUR tournaments. The 2025 champion will take home $680,000 and a GV80.

The 2025 Genesis Championship is set to offer an exciting blend of elite competition, luxury hospitality, and brand activations, solidifying its reputation as one of the premier global golf events.

World-Class Player Field

This year’s event brings together a mix of globally ranked players including 90 golfers from the PGA TOUR and the DP World Tour, joined by 36 top-tier Korean players from the KPGA TOUR, up from 30 players last year. The latter also represents the top 36 in the Genesis Points standings.

Korea’s top three PGA TOUR players — the defending champion Byeong Hun (Ben) An, Siwoo Kim and Sungjae Im — are set to tee off alongside fellow Korean players from the KPGA TOUR. International players joining them on the turf include past Masters champions Hideki Matsuyama and Adam Scott, who both won the Genesis Invitational in 2024 and 2020, respectively.

In addition to the prize pool, the 2025 champion will also receive 835 Race to Dubai Ranking points, 1,300 Genesis Points, and two-year exemptions on both the DP World Tour and KPGA TOUR. As the final event in the Back 9 series, the Genesis Championship plays a critical role in determining the top 110 players in the Race to Dubai Rankings, securing their DP World Tour cards for 2025. The top 70 players will then advance to the first event of the DP World Tour Play-Offs, the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship.

“We are thrilled to welcome a stronger global field this year, featuring many of the world's top-tier players,” said Mike Song, Global Head of Genesis.” “It's also exciting to see greater participation from Korea, with 36 Korean players — six more than last year — joining the field. Their presence underlines the growing stature of the Genesis Championship on the international stage.”

During this year’s tournament, the first player to achieve a hole-in-one at the 13th hole will walk away with a GV70 for himself and a GV60 for his caddie. Additionally, the first player to hole out and ace at the 16th hole will take home a G80 Black sedan. These prizes highlight Genesis’ continued dedication to supporting both the players and their caddies.

Premiere Hospitality and Brand Experiences

Rooted in Genesis’ “Son-nim” philosophy where every visitor is treated as an honored guest, the Genesis Championship infuses every aspect of the event with Korean hospitality and authentic experiences.

At the Genesis Suite, a private hospitality space for VIPs, guests can enjoy premium food and beverage services, artworks from the exhibition being held at Genesis Cheongju, and viewing areas that overlooks the course.

The Fan Village serves as a vibrant hub where spectators can explore interactive exhibits, a virtual reality TGL golf swing simulator, live performances and Genesis car displays, alongside sampling local delicacies at the food and beverage zones. Additionally, visitors can explore the Genesis Lifestyle Collection at the Fan Village, where brand merchandise will be available for purchase and customization.

The Players and Caddies Café provides a variety of refreshments including signature Korean snacks, creating a space where players and caddies can relax and recharge while experiencing authentic Korean flavors.

Watch it Live

The 2025 Genesis Championship will be broadcast live on SPOTV, SPOTV GOLF & HEALTH, and SBS GOLF 2 in Korea, NBC GOLF CHANNEL in North America, SKY SPORTS in Europe and FOX SPORTS in Australia. The tournament will also be televised in over 170 countries globally, from Oct. 20 to 27.

SEOUL, Oct. 28, 2024 — The 2024 Genesis Championship came to an exciting close in a playoff at Jack Nicklaus Golf Club Korea in Songdo, Incheon, as Byeong Hun (Ben) An secured a first-hole playoff victory over Tom Kim. Co-sanctioned by the DP World Tour and KPGA TOUR, the tournament captivated fans worldwide, drawing approximately 23,000 spectators.

Byeong Hun (Ben) An clinched the title with a score of 17-under 271, taking home a $680,000 cash prize and a Genesis Electrified G80.
 

“Winning on Korean ground for the first time in ten years wasn’t easy, but I prepared extensively. I had a good season, and I’m grateful to earn a trophy at the final event—it feels like a bonus,” said Byeong Hun (Ben) An.
 

Finishing highest among the Korean players, Hongtaek Kim earned himself an invitation to the 2025 Genesis Scottish Open as he tied for ninth at 11-under.

Marking one of the most highly anticipated events of the year, this year’s Genesis Championship introduced a range of new offerings under the theme of “New Heights of Excellence.”

Genesis spared no effort in supporting players and caddies to help them perform their best. This included providing transportation and hotel accommodation for all players, as well as offering a K-culture experience package for the families of international players, allowing them to focus entirely on the tournament.
 

The tournament also offered various programs for golf fans. Spectators enjoyed a diverse brand experience through the Fan Village and Genesis Suite, which featured exclusive goods like golf and lifestyle collections, as well as the History Wall, showcasing Genesis’ journey and dedication to golf. 

Near the 10th hole tee box, visitors could try the Virtual Venues Live 3D sound system from Bang & Olufsen, as featured in the Genesis G90 flagship sedan.
 

In addition, Genesis displayed eight vehicles throughout the tournament venue, including the recently launched Electrified G80 and GV80 Black, capturing the attention of spectators.
 

In line with its commitment to sustainability, Genesis incorporated eco-friendly practices, including Hyundai Motor Company’s fuel cell electric buses for player transportation.
 

Following the 2024 Genesis Championship, Genesis will continue its presence in major international golf tournaments as the vehicle sponsor of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship in November and as title sponsor of the Genesis Invitational in February 2025.