K.J. Choi: Biography in Details
Who is K.J. Choi?
K.J. Choi is a golf player of South Korean nationality. K.J. Choi started to play professionally in 1994 and is now with the PGA tours.
He is considered one of the most successful male golfers in Asia as he won eight matches on the PGA Tour. This player also runs a charity called the K.J. Choi Foundation.
As an actor, he did a brief role as golfer T.K. Oh in the movie Seven Days in Utopia (2011).
In which school did K.J. Choi attend?
His birthdate is 19 May 1970 and he was born in Wando-gun, South Korea as Choi Kyung-Ju. The name of his mother is Seo Sil-rye and his father’s identity is Choi Byung-sun.
Moreover, KJ’s ancestry is Asian, and as per his academics, he passed out from Gwangju University.
K.J. Choi- Professional Life, Career
K.J. Choi has won a total of 30 PGA tours. He was victorious on PGA Tour eight times, six times on Asian Tour, and one time in a PGA Tour playoff plus European Tour.
His amazing skills led him to represent South Korea in World Cup in 1997, 2002, 2003, 2005, and 2013. Three times, he participated in the Presidents Cup (2003, 2007, 2011).
Wins with Years
- Masters Tournament in 2004
- PGA Championship in 2004
- U.S. Open in 2005, 2012
- The Open Championship in 2007
- Asia Golf Circuit champion in 1999
K.J. Choi- Net Worth, Salary
By 2023’s sources, K.J. Choi has an estimated net worth of $2 million. Additionally, his yearly salary which he gets from his career is not yet calculated.
K.J. Choi- Rumors, Controversy
This PGA tour player Choi is keeping himself away from scandals as well as rumors at present.
How tall is K.J. Choi?
K.J. Choi’s height is 5 ft 8 inches and his body weight is 84 kg. On top of that, he has black hair and eyes in dark brown color.
Social Media
K.J. Choi is officially present on social sites such as Instagram with around 21.6k fans and on Facebook, he has over 4.7k followers. But he is not accessible on Twitter and TikTok.
Trivia/Facts
- As of 2022, he is 52 years old.
- His zodiac sign is Taurus.
- At present, he lives in Dallas, Texas, U.S.
- His nicknames are Tank and Hawkeye.
- Previously, he was with Asian Tour and Japan Golf Tour.
- He is a Christian and is in the Korean United Methodist Church group.
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K.J. Choi's Birthday Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|
| 2024 | May | Sunday |
| 2025 | May | Monday |
| 2026 | May | Tuesday |
| 2027 | May | Wednesday |
| 2028 | May | Friday |
