Volkswagen Korea held the festival for Volkswagen's timeless icon "Golf" owners, "2025 Volkswagen Golf Treffen Korea," on Nov. 1.
Now in its third year, "Golf Treffen Korea" was inspired by Europe's largest Volkswagen festival "GTI Treffen" and was planned as the only domestic Golf owner event, establishing itself as a place of exchange where Golf owners across generations share their pure passion and camaraderie.
The event, held at Korea Times Aviation in Gimpo, brought together about 100 Golf models from various generations from across the country and some 300 Golf owners, family members and friends.
Rare Golf cabriolets and R models, as well as tuning Golfs customized to reflect their owners' personalities, gathered in one place to showcase Golf's unique appeal. Participants displayed their vehicles, communicated with other owners and spent time sharing their deep affection for the Golf.
Throughout the venue, numerous programs were prepared for participants of all ages to enjoy as families. Attendees could color and make their own eco bags, test-ride electric cars for young children, and take part in Golf OX quizzes and a mini game zone, adding to the event's lively atmosphere.
The "Golf Hot Lap" program, configured as a slalom course to let participants experience the Golf GTI's excellent handling and balance firsthand, received strong responses from participants, and prizes were awarded to those who set the best times.
The highlight of the event was the Best Golf contest, selected by participants' votes. After fierce competition among cars representing each generation of Golf with special charms and stories, Kim Eun-chan, an eighth-generation Golf GTI owner whose detailed tuning stood out, including a striking red steering wheel, won the honor of "2025 Best Golf."
Kim Eun-chan said, "I am very happy that many people recognized my affection for the Golf," adding, "As a long-time fan of Volkswagen, being selected as Best Golf is truly a special experience."
There was also a test-drive program where participants could directly experience a variety of Volkswagen models such as the Atlas, Touareg, ID.4 and ID.5, drawing strong interest from attendees.
In particular, the mixed-gender group KOYOTE performed a celebratory show on site, increasing the excitement. Despite rain during the performance, attendees responded enthusiastically to hit songs including "Sunjeong," and the event was completed as a festival of music and cars spanning generations.
Till Scheer, chief executive officer of Volkswagen Group Korea, said, "I am very pleased to hold Golf Treffen Korea with Korean customers for the third consecutive year," and added, "I would like to thank customers who have shown deep love and interest so that the Golf can firmly establish itself as the leader of Korea's imported hatchback market and continue to grow, and I ask for your continued support and interest."
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