$30 Million Golfer Receives Personal Message from PGA Tour
$30 Million Golfer Receives Personal Message from PGA Tour originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
Si Woo Kim, the South Korean pro boasting a career earnings of approximately $30 million, was part of the field at the Travelers Championship but had to withdraw.
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After completing 12 holes in the second round at TPC River Highlands, he cited a back injury and exited the tournament—a tough break given his solid first-round 1‑over 71.
Today, June 28, marks his 30th birthday (born June 28, 1995), and the PGA Tour didn't miss the chance to celebrate. This morning, they shared a personalized birthday greeting.
'Happy birthday, Si Woo! Please celebrate accordingly.' They posted.
Alongside the message, they reposted a video clip from his viral moment at the Presidents Cup last year.
After sinking a clutch chip, Kim famously ran around the green and mimicked Steph Curry's 'Night‑Night' celebration, hands to his head as if sleeping.
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That chip, which tied his match on the 16th hole, was a defining highlight of the Internationals' comeback during the event. The celebration became viral golf gold, emblematic of Kim's flair and sense of humor.
Si Woo Kim tees off on the 15th hole during the final round of the PGA Championship.© Aaron Doster-Imagn Images
He is not participating in the ongoing Rocket Classic event, so he will have ample time to spend this day with friends and family. Kim is part of the field at next week's John Deere Classic.
Kim's wife is fellow golfer Ji Hyun Oh, a South Korean professional with seven KLPGA wins, who turned pro in 2014 and joined the Korean LPGA Tour in 2014. They got married in December of 2022.
"I will now be Kim's wife, rather than a professional golfer." Oh confessed back when Kim won the Sony Open.
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"When we were dating, we had to spend so much time apart from each other. Now that we're married, I don't have to worry about being away from him. This is the happiest moment of my life."
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 28, 2025, where it first appeared.
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