Kim Han-byeol (26.SK Telecom), who caused a controversy by verbally abusing the “Fore caddy” at the KPGA Korean Tour Tournament, was fined and punished for volunteering.
The Korea Professional Golf Association (KPGA) held a rewards and punishments committee at the KPGA headquarters in Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do on the 24th and ruled on Kim Han-byul, and decided a 10 million won fine. and 40 hours of volunteer work as a team leader.
Earlier this month, Kim Han-byeol was referred to the penalty and penalty committee for swearing on the front wagon during the KPGA Korean Tour Hyundai Marine & Marine Engineering Kyung-ju Choi Invitational match held in Yeoju-si, Gyeonggi-do earlier this month.
A “front caddy” is a game manager who controls the position of the ball in golf. At the time, Kim Han-byeol made offensive comments to the front caddy who was looking for the ball, like “Didn’t you get an education?” He also broke his golf club when he didn’t like his rough shot.
The KPGA said, “Disciplinary Action Standard # 6 of the Reward and Punishment Rules has been enforced,” In the event of a violation of etiquette, which caused contempt by golf fans or the reputation of the association or other members. “You can request a retrial within one day,” he said.
The first caddy is said to have protested, saying, “I don’t understand why the best player in Korea can’t beat him and swears and acts violently.” “It really hurts my pride.”
Kim Han-byul, who attended the Rewards and Punishments Committee, said: “I sincerely apologize once again to those who have been hurt by my sensible and reckless actions and my inappropriate words and actions. We also apologize. with sponsors “. He continued: “I will reflect on such irresponsible behavior so that it does not happen again. I will do my best to restore the lost confidence and become a more mature player, and I will become a responsible and fair player.”
Hyeon-joo Lee, Hankyung.com reporter [email protected]
