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LIV Golf‘s Korean GC Announces Roster Changes for 2026 Season
The Korean Golf Club (formerly iron heads GC) has undergone significant roster changes ahead of the 2026 LIV Golf season. The team, which rebranded in January 2026, has replaced captain Kevin Na and jinichiro Kozuma, while retaining Danny Lee as the sole returning player from the previous season.
Byeong-hun an Takes over captaincy
byeong-hun An, who recently left the PGA Tour, will replace Kevin Na as captain of the Korean Golf Club. Na, who led Iron Heads GC since LIV Golf’s inception in 2022, had only one top-10 finish in 48 LIV appearances. Byeong-hun An’s PGA tour Profile
Departures of Na and kozuma
The team announced on X (formerly Twitter) that it was thanking Kevin Na as he departed the league, but did not provide a specific reason for his exit. Korean GC on X. Jinichiro Kozuma, despite being the team’s leading performer in 2025 with a 32nd-place finish in the overall standings, was also released, despite missing five events due to a back injury. He acknowledged the move with a post on X, stating, “I’m looking forward to seeing if they’re a better player than I am.” Jinichiro Kozuma on X
New Additions to the Team
Minkyu Kim, the youngest player to win on the Challenge tour, will replace Kozuma on the 2026 roster. He previously served as Kozuma’s injury replacement.Yubin Jang will not return, having lost his LIV Golf spot after finishing 53rd in the player standings.
Rebranding and Focus on the korean market
Iron Heads GC was rebranded as Korean Golf Club in January 2026, with a new logo featuring a white tiger, a revered figure in Korean folklore. LIV Golf Official Announcement. The rebrand was inspired by the success of the inaugural LIV Golf event in South Korea in 2025 and a desire to connect with young fans in the region. According to Martin Kim, general Manager of Korean GC, the team’s tagline, ”Welcome to the club,” reflects this new focus.
2025 Performance and Future Outlook
Iron Heads GC finished last among 13 teams in LIV Golf during the 2025
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