2019 CJ Cup at Nine Bridges Preview
The PGA Tour’s best return to Jeju Island, South Korea for the 3rd edition of the CJ Cup at Nine Bridges. Last year, Brooks Koepka cruised to a four-shot victory over Gary Woodland. This year, Brooks is back to defend yet another title against 77 of the game’s top competitors. Justin Thomas, who won the inaugural CJ Cup, makes his second start of the season, and three-time major champion Jordan Spieth makes his season debut. Other notables in the field include last season’s Rookie of theYear and Korean native Sungjae Im, and recent winner Kevin Na.
LOCATION
Nine Bridges Golf Club - has been the only host of this event, and is incredibly popular with the PGA Tour’s best. The course features a variety of elevation changes, and the par-5 18th will make any close event more exciting.
PLAYERS TO WATCH
Justin Thomas: He won the first CJ Cup in 2017, and finished in a tie for 4th in his only other event in the 2019-2020 season. Don’t be surprised to see JT have another great finish on Jeju Island.
Sung Kang: He grew up in Jeju City, and he is coming off the best season of his PGA Tour career. This week is a great opportunity to earn his 2nd win and make the 2020 season even better than his last.
