Get ready for a spectacular golfing showdown! Vietnam’s luxurious Hoiana Resort & Golf will be the stage for the highly anticipated 2025 Welcome Savings Bank Welcome Champions Cup, a prestigious golf tournament organized by the Korean Professional Golfers’ Association (KPGA). This isn’t just any tournament; it’s the seventh season of this renowned event, now boasting a revitalized format and a new, exciting sponsor. Prepare to witness top-tier golfing action unlike anything before.
The tournament, previously known as the “Wellbank Champions Cup,” will take place at the world-class Hoiana Shores Golf Club, a course that needs no introduction. Recently crowned ‘Vietnam’s Leading Golf Course 2024,’ Hoiana Shores also holds an impressive 18th-place ranking in Asia and a coveted spot among the Top 100 Golf Courses worldwide. Designed by the legendary Robert Trent Jones Jr., this 18-hole links-style course offers breathtaking panoramic views of the Cham Islands, presenting a challenging yet rewarding experience for even the most seasoned professionals.
Twelve of the KPGA Tour’s most celebrated champions will be battling it out for a staggering 150 million won prize pool. This elite group includes stars such as Lee Dai-han, Lee Soo-min, Lee Dong-min, Yoon Sang-pil, Kim Chan-woo, and Jun Ga-ram, along with former KPGA standouts like Kim Tae-hoon, Kang Kyung-nam, Lee Hyung-joon, and Choi Min-chel. The winner will take home a hefty 50 million won, adding immense pressure and excitement to every shot.
The tournament format promises nail-biting action. It begins with a grueling 36-hole stroke play qualifying round, after which only the top 8 players advance to the intense knockout match play stages. This dramatic shift ensures heart-stopping competition until the very end, leaving golf enthusiasts on the edge of their seats.
But the excitement doesn’t stop on the green. Hoiana Resort & Golf itself is a destination worth experiencing. Recently recognized as the ‘World’s Leading Fully Integrated Resort 2024’ by the World Travel Awards, this lavish resort boasts four luxury hotels, over 1,200 rooms, an incredible 20 world-class dining options, and Asia’s largest beach club. This makes it the perfect setting for a high-profile international event like the Welcome Champions Cup, offering players and spectators an unparalleled experience.
The global golf community will have a front-row seat to this thrilling competition. The 2025 Welcome Savings Bank Welcome Champions Cup will be broadcast internationally in a captivating 12-episode series on SBS Golf and SBS Golf2, starting in January 2025. Golf fans around the world will witness Korea’s golfing elite showcasing their skills against the stunning backdrop of Vietnam, further cementing the region’s rising prominence in the global golf landscape.
And the celebrations don’t end with the tournament! Hoiana Resort & Golf is launching its festive “Holiday Delights” campaign in partnership with BMW Thaco Vietnam. The festivities kick off with a grand Festive Lighting Ceremony on December 7th and continue with a Christmas Fair (December 20-22) featuring BMW car displays, live performances, wine tastings, and exciting shopping opportunities. The year will culminate in a spectacular New Year’s Ultimate Delight Celebration, ensuring that Hoiana Resort & Golf remains the ultimate holiday destination for luxury and festive cheer.
