| Choi Hye-jin | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Born | 23 August 1999 Gimhae, Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea |
| Sporting nationality | South Korea |
| Career | |
When did Choi become a professional golfer?
Choi turned professional in 1994 after fulfilling his military obligation. After establishing his career on the Korean Tour, where he picked up his first professional win in 1995, and the Japan Golf Tour, where he won twice in 1999, Choi qualified for membership of the U.S.-based PGA Tour by finishing tied 35th at the 1999 qualifying tournament.
Where does JJ Choi live now?
He currently resides in Southlake, Texas, near fellow South Korean PGA Tour player Yang Yong-eun. He is a devout Christian and member of the Korean United Methodist Church. He has donated much of his money to charity through the K.J. Choi Foundation.
What is the 2014 KJ Choi Invitational?
KJ Choi Invitational: At the K.J. Choi Invitational on the Korean Golf Tour in mid-October 2014, served as tournament host and contended at the event at Lake Hills Suncheon CC. Finished T4 with Ji Ho Jung, a distant seven shots behind winner Sang Hyun Park.
How old is Choi Hye-jin?
Choi Hye-jin ( Korean: 최혜진; born 23 August 1999) is a South Korean professional golfer . Choi represented South Korea at the 2014 Asian Games where she helped the team to a silver medal and finished fifth in the individual event.
How old is KJ Choi the golfer?
52 years (May 19, 1970)K.J. Choi / Age
What nationality is KJ Choi?
South KoreanK.J. Choi / Nationality
Did KJ Choi serve in the military?
Yang (pictured) and K.J. Choi both served in the military before their professional golf careers. The most recent Korean winner on the PGA Tour, K.H. Lee, was part of the gold-medal winning golf team at the 2010 Asian Games and is exempted.
Does KJ Choi speak English?
Climbing into the Escalade, K.J. says, "We speak three languages, Korean, English and Spanish." It is a reference to his housekeepers, who are of Mexican descent.
Are there any Chinese pro golfers?
Li Haotong (Chinese: 李昊桐, born 3 August 1995) is a Chinese professional golfer.
Who is KJ Choi's caddy?
Steve UnderwoodK.J. Choi / Caddy
Did Si Woo Kim serve in the military?
Sungjae Im and Si-Woo Kim do not medal at Olympics, fail to exempt themselves from military service.
Has a Korean golfer ever won a major?
The first Asia-born golfer to win a major championship was Chako Higuchi of Japan, who won the LPGA Championship in 1977. In the men's majors, the first Asian golfer to win didn't come along until 2009, when Y.E. Yang of South Korea won the PGA Championship.
Why is golf so popular in South Korea?
Dedication and sponsorship. Golf remains an expensive pursuit in Korea but, since Pak's rise to stardom, it has become extremely popular. With considerable international appeal and a lucrative global tour, women's golf has become the go-to sport for companies in Korea in terms of sponsorship.
What tournaments has KJ Choi Won?
PURE Insurance Championship: Captured his first PGA TOUR Champions win at the 2021 PURE Insurance Championship after posting 67-68-68 – 203 and became the first PGA TOUR Champions winner from South Korea. Choi, who turned 51 on May 19, became the 11th rookie to win on PGA TOUR Champions during the 2020-21 season.
Can Angel Cabrera speak English?
Cabrera didn't speak English and never seemed to gain the kind of acclaim another player might have, even after adding the green jacket with his three-hole playoff win against Kenny Perry and Chad Campbell.
When did Choi turn professional?
She was attempting to become the second amateur to win the U.S. Open. She won a second LPGA of Korea Tour event in August 2017, the Bogner-MBN Ladies Open. Choi turned professional in August 2017.
Who is Choi Hye Jin?
Choi Hye-jin ( Korean: 최혜진; born 23 August 1999) is a South Korean professional golfer . Choi represented South Korea at the 2014 Asian Games where she helped the team to a silver medal and finished fifth in the individual event.
Who won the 2015 World Junior Girls Championship?
In 2015, Choi won the World Junior Girls Championship. Choi won the 2016 Canadian Women's Amateur and was low amateur at the 2016 U.S. Women's Open. She led the Korean team to victory at the 2016 Espirito Santo Trophy. She also finished second at the 2016 New Zealand Women's Open on the ALPG Tour .
Personal
Interest in golf grew after one of his high school teachers recommended he try the sport. Began studying Jack Nicklaus lesson books and videos and spent long hours hitting practice balls on his island home's only practice range. First Korean to earn a PGA TOUR card.
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When did Choi become a professional golfer?
Choi turned professional in 1994 after fulfilling his military obligation. After establishing his career on the Korean Tour, where he picked up his first professional win in 1995, and the Japan Golf Tour, where he won twice in 1999, Choi qualified for membership of the U.S.-based PGA Tour by finishing tied 35th at the 1999 qualifying tournament.
Where did Choi go in 2008?
In March 2008, Choi reached fifth place in the rankings. After his 7th PGA Tour victory at the 2008 Sony Open in Hawaii, Choi donated $320,000 of his earnings to the victims' families of a warehouse fire in Seoul, South Korea, which killed over forty people.
How much weight did Choi squat?
Choi Foundation. Before picking up golf Choi was a competitive power lifter, being able to squat 350 pounds (159 kg) as a 95-pound (43 kg) 13-year-old, thus aptly nicknamed "Tank" by South Koreans.
When did Choi win the Asian Tour?
Choi won his fourth title on the Asian Tour in Malaysia in 2009 at the Iskandar Johor Open, which was reduced to 3 rounds due to inclement weather. In May 2011, Choi won The Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass in a playoff against David Toms.
When did Choi play in the World Cup?
Choi represented South Korea in the WGC-World Cup in 2002, 2003, and 2005, and was a member of the International Team in the Presidents Cup in 2003, 2007, and 2011 .
When did Choi win the Sony Open?
In August 2007 he reached the top 10 of the world rankings for the first time. In January 2008, Choi won the Sony Open in Hawaii and rose to world number 7.
Did Choi read Jack Nicklaus's book?
He mentioned on CBS during the AT&T National that he read Jack Nicklaus's "Golf My Way" book early in his golf career, which assisted him in becoming the golfer he is today. Choi won the first AT&T National hosted by Tiger Woods at the Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Maryland.
Overview
Amateur wins
• 2015 Korean Women's Amateur - KangMinKoo Cup, World Junior Girls Championship (individual)
• 2016 Lake Macquarie International Championship, Neighbors Trophy Team Championship, Hosim Cup, Canadian Women's Amateur, Song Am Cup, Polo Golf Junior Classic
• 2017 Australian Women's Amateur, Neighbors Trophy Team Championship, Queen Sirikit Cup
Amateur career
Choi represented South Korea at the 2014 Asian Games where she helped the team to a silver medal and finished fifth in the individual event. She help the Korean team to a third place finish at the 2014 Espirito Santo Trophy.
In 2015, Choi won the World Junior Girls Championship, both individually and with the South Korean team.
Professional career
Choi turned professional in August 2017.
She was runner-up at the 2018 ISPS Handa Women's Australian Open, an LPGA Tour event.
In 2019, she won five events and was LPGA of Korea Tour leading money winner.
Choi earned her card for the 2022 LPGA Tour through qualifying school.
Professional wins (12)
• 2017 (2) ChoJung Sparkling Water Yongpyong Resort Open (as amateur), Bogner-MBN Ladies Open (as amateur)
• 2018 (2) Hyosung Championship, BC Card-Hankyung Ladies Cup
• 2019 (5) CreaS F&C KLPGA Championship, NH Investment & Securities Ladies Championship, S-Oil Championship, McCol-Yongpyong Resort Open, SK Networks Seokyung Ladies Classic
Team appearances
Amateur
• Asian Games (representing South Korea): 2014
• Espirito Santo Trophy (representing South Korea): 2014, 2016 (winners)
• Patsy Hankins Trophy (representing Asia/Pacific): 2016 (winners)
External links
• Choi Hye-jin at the KLPGA Tour official site (in Korean)
• Choi Hye-jin at the Women's World Golf Rankings official site