Humble Kim seeks another Players crown

A mixed dose of brutal honesty and tough love from his father, Du-Ryu, has kept Kim Si-Woo well and truly grounded as he pushes to grow his legacy on the PGA Tour as one of Asia’s greatest golfers.

Despite hitting fame early in his career following a string of historic achievements on golf’s biggest stage, the 27-year-old Korean has not let success get to his head despite seeing his trophy shelves being filled with silverware, the latest addition being the Sony Open trophy won in Hawaii in January.

As a 17-year-old, Kim shot to prominence in 2012 by becoming the youngest player to earn a PGA Tour card through the gruelling qualifying school, which is often regarded as the hardest test in the game. He prevailed through four stages.

Fast forward to 2023 and he is now a proven four-time PGA Tour champion with over US$18 million in winnings.

He also holds the proud…