Name: K.J. Choi uses nice approach to set up birdie at the Sony Open
Uploaded: 2021-01-15T00:18:24.019Z
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Description: In the opening of the 2021 Sony Open in Hawaii, K.J. Choi lands his 76-yard approach 3 feet from the cup at the par-4 10th hole. He would make the putt for birdie.

'Growing Roots: 25 Years of Korean Golf' covers the 25th anniversary of K.J. Choi becoming the first Korean to join the PGA TOUR in 2000, and the growth of Korean golf since. Learn about current stars Tom Kim, Sungjae Im, Si Woo Kim, and Byeong Hun An as they followed in the footsteps of Choi and Y.E. Yang to success on the PGA TOUR.

The History of Korean Golf | Growing Roots | PGA TOUR Originals

In the opening round of the 2023 Sony Open in Hawaii, K.J. Choi makes birdie on the par-4 16th hole.

K.J. Choi makes short putt for birdie at Sony Open

In the opening round of the 2022 3M Open, K.J. Choi makes birdie on the par-3 13th hole.

K.J. Choi nearly aces at 3M Open

In the second round of the 2022 John Deere Classic, K.J. Choi makes birdie on the par-3 16th hole.

K.J. Choi tight tee shot yields birdie on No. 16 at John Deere

In the opening round of the 2022 John Deere Classic, K.J. Choi makes a 13-foot birdie on the par-3 12th hole.

K.J. Choi sends in 13-foot birdie putt at John Deere

In the opening round of the 2021 John Deere Classic, K.J. Choi lands his 131-yard approach 2 feet from the cup, setting up a birdie at the par-4 6th hole.

K.J. Choi dials in approach over trees to set up birdie at John Deere

In the second round of the 2021 AT&T Byron Nelson, K.J. Choi lands his 221-yard tee shot 4 feet from the cup at the par-3 15th hole. He would make the putt for birdie.

K.J. Choi nearly aces No. 15 at AT&T Byron Nelson

In the second round of the 2021 Valspar Championship, K.J. Choi lands his 191-yard tee shot 14 feet from the cup at the par-3 13th hole. He would make the putt for birdie.

K.J. Choi uses nice tee shot to set up birdie at Valspar

In the second round of the 2021 Farmers Insurance Open, K.J. Choi hits one close and makes birdie at the par-5 18th hole.

K.J. Choi knocks approach close, makes birdie at Farmers

In the opening round of the 2021 Farmers Insurance Open, K.J. Choi birdies after a lengthy two putt at the par-5 17th hole.

K.J. Choi two putts for birdie at Farmers

In the opening round of the 2021 Sony Open in Hawaii, K.J. Choi makes a 27-foot birdie putt on the par-3 11th hole.


K.J. Choi sinks a 27-foot birdie on No. 11 in Round 1 at Sony Open

In the opening round of the 2021 Sony Open in Hawaii, K.J. Choi makes a 27-foot birdie putt at the par-3 11th hole.

K.J. Choi sinks 27-footer for birdie at Sony Open

In the opening of the 2021 Sony Open in Hawaii, K.J. Choi lands his 76-yard approach 3 feet from the cup at the par-4 10th hole. He would make the putt for birdie. 

K.J. Choi uses nice approach to set up birdie at the Sony Open 

K.J. Choi birdies No. 12 in Round 2 at Mayakoba

In the opening round of The RSM Classic 2020, K.J. Choi makes a 16-foot birdie putt at the par-3 17th hole at the Sea Island Resort Seaside Course.

K.J. Choi rolls in birdie putt at The RSM Classic

After switching from competitive weightlifting to golf at age 16, some said K.J. Choi would never be good enough to compete on the PGA TOUR.  21 years later, “Tank,” as his fellow South Koreans call him, is the most successful Korean player in PGA TOUR history with eight wins. He’s still going strong in his latest chapter – PGA TOUR Champions – where he hopes to continue Making History.

K.J. Choi | Making History

In the second round of the 2020 Shriners Hospitals for Children Open, K.J. Choi gets up-and-down for birdie from just short of the green at the par-4 15th hole.

K.J. Choi gets up-and-down for birdie at Shriners 

Before every round K.J. Choi plays on the PGA TOUR, he goes through an extensive warm up routine, and we have an all-access look at how the 8-time winner prepares for competition.

K.J. Choi's pre-round warm-up routine

In the second round of the 2020 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, K.J. Choi jars a 30-foot putt to make birdie at the Pebble Beach par-3 7th hole.

K.J. Choi rolls in 30-footer for birdie at AT&T Pebble Beach

In the opening round of the 2020 Waste Management Phoenix Open, K.J. Choi sinks a 16-foot putt to make birdie at the par-4 9th hole.

K.J. Choi drains 16-foot birdie putt at Waste Management

Check out some of the best displays of short game skills in Presidents Cup history, from bunker shots to clutch chips and dramatic putting. 

Best of: Short game at the Presidents Cup

Captain Ernie Els heads to the 2019 Presidents Cup at Royal Melbourne with the youngest-ever Presidents Cup team with seven first-timers. Relying on the past experience of Adam Scott, who makes his 9th appearance, Marc Leishman, Hideki Matsuyama, Hideki Matsuyama and Louis Oosthuizen to guide the International team to a win on friendly soil.

Meet the International Team for the 2019 Presidents Cup

Prior to THE CJ CUP @ NINE BRIDGES 2019, the Presidents Cup International Team Facetimed with Captain Ernie Els and bonded over a Korean Barbecue dinner.

Presidents Cup International Team dinner

In the second round of the 2019 Sanderson Farms Championship, K.J. Choi sinks a 40-foot birdie putt on the par-4 18th hole.

K.J. Choi sinks a 40-foot birdie on No. 18 in Round 2 at Sanderson Farms

Prior to the 2019 Zurich Classic of New Orleans, K.J. Choi returned to St. Michael Special School - the same school he visited in 2003 and 2004. 

K.J. Choi visits old friends at St. Michael Special School

In the opening round of the 2019 Valspar Championship, K.J. Choi sinks a 13-footer for birdie at the par-5 11th hole.

K.J. Choi rolls in 13-footer for birdie at Valspar

In the final round of the 2018 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, K.J. Choi makes a great play from the edge of the green to card birdie on the par-4 16th hole. 


K.J. Choi's clever chip-in birdie at AT&T Pebble Beach

In the second round of THE CJ CUP @ NINE BRIDGES 2017, Luke List moves ahead of 18-hole leader Justin Thomas by two with his flawless 5-under 67.

Luke List captures the solo lead at THE CJ CUP

In the second round of THE CJ CUP @ NINE BRIDGES 2017, K.J. Choi knocks his second shot in tight to set up a short putt for birdie on the par-4 8th hole. 


K.J. Choi's solid approach yields birdie at THE CJ CUP

In the opening round of THE CJ CUP @ NINE BRIDGES 2017, K.J. Choi attacks the pin from the fairway on the par-4 14th hole resulting in a tap-in birdie. 


K.J. Choi's approach dances around the hole at THE CJ CUP

In the opening round of the 2017 RBC Canadian Open, players took advantage of the soggy conditions as nearly the entire field sits at even par or better.


Players go low in Round 1 of RBC Canadian Open

Following an opening-round 66, K.J. Choi reflects on his play in the 2017 RBC Canadian Open with Mark Zecchino from PGA TOUR Radio.

K.J. Choi interview after Round 1 of RBC Canadian

Hear from PGA TOUR players like Keegan Bradley, Cam Young and others as they analyze and offer swing advice to NBA star LeBron James.

TOUR pros analyze LeBron James' golf swing

Look back on an entertaining year featuring the best of the "Creator Classic." See iconic shots and moments from golf's best creators as they went head-to-head at PGA TOUR courses throughout the season.

Best of 'Creator Classics' in 2025

It was another year of dominance from Scottie Scheffler. Check out his best shots from a historic 2025 season that included six victories and two major championships.

Scottie Scheffler’s best shots from 2025

Grip it and rip it in this compilation of the best drivers off the deck from the 2025 PGA TOUR season. Check out Rickie Fowler, Aldrich Potgieter, Akshay Bhatia and other TOUR stars pull off incredible shots with their drivers.

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Neal Shipley blind ranks classic Christmas movies and picks which holiday classic is his favorite.

Neal Shipley blind ranks Christmas movies

Colombia's Marcelo Rozo, 36, earned his first PGA TOUR card at Final Stage of 2025 PGA TOUR Q-School presented by Korn Ferry. Upon securing his card, he pointed to the sky in memory of his late brother Mateo, a competitive golfer who passed away at age 19.

Marcelo Rozo earns first PGA TOUR card at Final Stage of Q-School in honor of late brother

Look back on the best shots from Rory McIlroy's phenomenal 2025 season, including his unforgettable playoff victory over J.J. Spaun to capture his second win at THE PLAYERS Championship.

Rory McIlroy's best shots of 2025

Hear from J.J. Spaun, Keegan Bradley, Cameron Young and more TOUR stars as they self-reflect and give themselves a letter grade to cap off their 2025 PGA TOUR season.
 

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Matt and Cameron Kuchar mic'd up after winning PNC Championship

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Relive some of the most unbelievable shots from the 2025 PGA TOUR season, including gnarly bunker shots, epic hole-outs and lucky breaks.

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In the "Optum Golf Channel Games," teammates Scottie Scheffler, Luke Clanton, Keegan Bradley and Sam Burns contribute to a 30-second par in the timed shootout.

Scottie Scheffler's team produces speedy par in timed shootout at 'Golf Channel Games'

In the "Optum Golf Channel Games," teammates Luke Donald, Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry each contribute to a 28-second birdie in the timed shootout.
 

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