Indonesian national football team coach, Tae-yong Shin, made a notable appearance at the second edition of the Simone Asia-Pacific Cup, currently underway at the Pondok Indah Golf Club in Jakarta.

Serving as an ambassador for the tournament, the 53-year-old Shin injected a unique flair into the event, coinciding with the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between South Korea and Indonesia.

Shin, an avid golfer himself, teamed up with his eldest son, Jae-won, a player for K League 2 side Seongnam FC, to compete in the Pro-Am tournament of the Simone Asia-Pacific Cup.

The excitement continued beyond the golf course.

Following Thursday's opening round, Shin participated in an entertaining event named "Beat Shin Tae-yong!" alongside six tournament stars, including world No. 9 Atthaya Thitikul of Thailand and promising young talents from the KLPGA Tour, You-min Hwang, and Min-byeol Kim.

The "Beat Shin Tae-yong!" challenge showcased Shin using a golf wedge, while the players employed a football in a unique contest.

Shin had to aim for a 20-meter mark with a pitching wedge, while the players, stationed eight meters away, tried to kick the ball into a small goal post.

Each participant had five attempts, and the contest was tied at two-all after the fourth round.

In a surprising turn during the final attempt, Shin missed his mark, allowing Hwang to secure the victory by putting the ball into the small post.

The event was marked by camaraderie and enjoyment, as Shin and the participating players engaged in post-event activities, signing autographs and posing for pictures not only amongst themselves but also with the enthusiastic galleries who came to witness the unique crossover between golf and football at the Simone Asia-Pacific Cup.

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