Park golf fever sweeps South Korea

Simple, affordable and fun: Japan-born sport for all ages goes mainstream

Park Golf Top 2024-11

Park golf courses are helping to revitalize Hwacheon County, South Korea, about two hours by car from Seoul. (Courtesy of Hwacheon County)

NAMI MATSUUARA, Nikkei staff writer

SEOUL -- Park golf originated in Japan, but South Korea is making the sport its own.

The simplicity and accessibility of park golf has helped surge in popularity as a vibrant new recreational trend in South Korea, with courses popping up across the country and even specialized apparel being released to cater to the growing demographic of enthusiasts.

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