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K. J. Choi was born on May 19, 1970 in Wando County, South Jeolla, South Korea and is credited as a golfer. K. J. Choi is 56 years old as of 2026. Schooling on record includes Gwangju University.
My Take
K. J. Choi is one of those athletes I respect on principle. Coming out of a small seaside county in South Jeolla, he won eight times on the PGA Tour and over thirty titles worldwide at a time when Asian players were still proving they belonged at golf's summit. His 2011 Players Championship victory stands out, but it's his quiet, workmanlike consistency that I admire most. Reportedly a former weightlifter, he carried that physical strength into a famously disciplined game. Still competing on the senior circuit, Choi represents the unflashy, relentless craftsman, and that's a kind of greatness I never tire of.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- K. J. Choi
- Name (Japanese)
- 崔京周
- Born
- May 19, 1970 (age 56)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Dog
- Origin
- Wando County, South Jeolla, South Korea
- Occupation
- golfer
2. Background
- University
- Gwangju University
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/K.%20J.%20Choi
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E5%B4%94%E4%BA%AC%E5%91%A8
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q489246
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-24
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was K. J. Choi born?
Born May 19, 1970 (age 56).
Where is K. J. Choi from?
K. J. Choi is from Wando County, South Jeolla, South Korea.
What does K. J. Choi do?
K. J. Choi works as golfer.