A U.S. golf magazine says the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) plans to conduct English exams for foreign golfers starting next year.

According to Golfweek, the American golf association plans to have foreign golfers with more than two years experience take the exams. Those who fail the exam will have their memberships suspended.

Golfweek said the move is aimed at addressing complaints submitted by sponsors who say they have suffered losses due to the inability of foreign golfers to give interviews in English after tournaments.

Concerns are rising among South Korean golfers over the possibility of being kicked out due to poor English skills. The LPGA issued a verbal notification to South Korean golfers who took part in the Safeway Classic tournament last week.

Currently, 121 golfers from 26 nations are actively competing in LPGA tournaments, including 45 South Koreans ― more than one-third of the total.

Criticism has arisen that the LPGA’s latest move is targeted at South Korean golfers despite the LPGA’s assurance that the English tests are not aimed at prohibiting any players from taking part in tournaments.