Pro Golfer Song Jia Takes First Steps as Professional Athlete with Official Induction Ceremony
Professional golfer Song Jia has officially embarked on her career as a professional athlete, marking a significant milestone with her recent induction ceremony.
Having secured her KLPGA full membership and finalized a main sponsorship deal, the induction ceremony signifies a crucial turning point in her athletic journey.
Song Jia's mother, Park Yeon-soo, shared moments from the event on her social media on the 16th, captioning a photo of Song Jia signing a contract with 'Induction Ceremony.'
Previously, in August, Song Jia obtained her full membership qualification for the Korea Ladies Professional Golf Association (KLPGA) Tour. Recalling this achievement, Park Yeon-soo mentioned, 'It feels like just yesterday when she was attending an agency in 5th and 6th grade, and then decided she wanted to be a golfer and joined an academy in middle school. The child who scored nearly 100 on her first match became a full member in six years.'
In November, news of a main sponsorship agreement was also announced. Park Yeon-soo shared a photo of Song Jia wearing a sponsored cap, stating, 'Finally, Jia has a main sponsor. I will work even harder,' indicating the steady progress in her preparations for the professional stage.
Naturally, the name of her father, former national football player Song Jong-guk, accompanies Song Jia's journey. However, her path in golf is not merely a result of being 'the national team player's daughter'; she has overcome numerous hurdles.
With her full membership, induction ceremony, and main sponsorship secured step-by-step, the focus now shifts from congratulations to her performance on the tour, with anticipation building for her results.
Korean netizens expressed excitement and support, commenting things like, 'She's finally going pro! Congratulations, Song Jia!', 'Hoping she grows into a great athlete, following in her father Song Jong-guk's footsteps,' and 'Looking forward to your amazing performance in the future!'