Si Woo Kim is a rising star in the game of golf, with the South Korean already having four PGA Tour titles to his name.
Born in the Korean capital of Seoul in June 1995, it was apparent early on that Kim would becoming a sporting star. He turned professional at just 17, breaking several age records in golf over the next few years. The biggest of those came at the 2017 Players Championship, when he became the youngest winner of the PGA Tour’s flagship event, winning at TPC Sawgrass at the age of just 21.
That is one of four victories on the PGA Tour for the South Korean to date, with his most recent coming at the 2023 Sony Open in Hawaii. He is also a three-time Presidents Cup player, having featured for the International Team in 2017, 2021 and 2024, while he represented his country at the postponed 2020 Olympic Games as well.
Si Woo Kim | Player Profile
Personal Information
Name: Si Woo Kim
Born: June 28, 1995
Nationality: South Korea
Residence: Seoul, South Korea
Career
College: Yonsei University
Turned Pro: 2012
Professional Wins: 5
Highest World Ranking: 28 – May 14, 2017
Best Results In Majors
Best Finishes:
– Masters Tournament – T12 (2021)
– PGA Championship – T8 (2025)
– US Open – T13 (2017)
– Open Championship – T15 (2022)
Professional Wins – 5
2015 (1) – Stonebrae Classic
2016 (1) – Wyndham Championship
2017 (1) – Players Championship
2021 (1) – The American Express
2023 (1) – Sony Open in Hawaii
Achievements and Awards
Asian Games Men’s Team Gold Medal – 2022
Si Woo Kim | What’s In His Bag?
The Korean is a Callaway staffer, with the Paradym, Apex and Jaws models all being in play.
You can check out our full piece on what clubs the South Korean has in his bag here.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Si Woo Kim
When and where was Si Woo Kim born?
Kim was born in the South Korean capital of Seoul in June 1995. He took up golf from a young age and would become a star very quickly…
When did Si Woo Kim turn professional?
The Korean turned professional in 2012 at the age of 17, and earned his PGA Tour card straight away.
How many PGA Tour titles has Si Woo Kim won?
As of September 2024, Kim is a four-time winner on the PGA Tour. The biggest of those wins came at the 2017 Players Championship, the tour’s flagship event. His most recent win was the 2023 Sony Open in Hawaii.
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Who is Si Woo Kim married to?
He is married to Ji Hyun Oh, who is also a professional golfer. The pair started dating in 2021, before getting married in December 2022.
Did you Know?
PGA Tour Graduate Before Turning 18
In 2012, Kim became the youngest ever graduate from PGA Tour Q School. He did so at the age of 17, finishing in 20th place to earn his card for the 2013 season.
Youngest Players Champion
The Korean’s age-related records also extend to the Players Championship. Kim won the PGA Tour’s flagship event in 2017, and at the age of just 21, he became the youngest ever winner of the tournament.
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