K. J. Choi

Professional golfer with PGA Tour wins

K. J. Choi - Professional golfer with PGA Tour wins
Born

May 19th, 1970
55 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

South Korea

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Born in South Korea, a professional golfer achieved significant success on the PGA Tour. Choi turned professional in 1994 and gained a foothold in the sport with consistent performances. He recorded his first PGA Tour victory at the 2002 Compaq Classic. Over the course of his career, he won multiple tournaments, including the 2003 Players Championship, one of golf's prestigious events. Choi represented South Korea in international competitions, contributing to the visibility of golf in the country. He became the first Asian-born player to win the Players Championship, marking a milestone in golf history.

Won the 2003 Players Championship

Secured multiple PGA Tour wins

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