Who is Alvin Choi, the "Im Sungjae's Super Assistant"?

Korean-Canadian Pro Golfer Teams Up with Temporary Caddy for Victory, Even Interprets at Press Conference

Im Sung-jae is hugging caddie Alvin Choi on the 18th hole green on the final day of the Honda Classic. Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, USA = Getty Images / Multibits Photo by Getty Images

[Asia Economy Reporter No Woo-rae] "Who is that caddie?"

There was a 'special assistant' behind Im Sung-jae's (22, CJ Logistics) victory at the PGA Tour Honda Classic (total prize money $7 million). It was Korean-Canadian professional golfer Alvin Choi (27). He carried Im Sung-jae's caddie bag for four days at the Honda Classic, which concluded on the 2nd (Korean time) at PGA National Golf Club in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida (par 70, 7,125 yards). After the match, he even served as an interpreter during the winner's interview and press conference.

Alvin Choi was born into a Korean family in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada, and speaks Korean fluently. He started his golf career in Toronto, won the Canadian Amateur Championship in 2010, turned professional in 2013, and played on Canada's junior tour. In 2015, he won the Bayview Place Island Savings Open on the Canadian PGA Tour. On the U.S. PGA Korn Ferry (second-tier) Tour, he has participated in 110 tournaments since 2013 and finished in the top 5 five times.

His connection with Im Sung-jae also began while playing on the Korn Ferry Tour. Alvin Choi explained, "We gradually became closer while competing in tournaments and became friends," adding, "I kept in touch even after Im Sung-jae advanced to the PGA Tour." The reason he transformed into a caddie at the Honda Classic was at Im Sung-jae's request. "I received a call from Im Sung-jae after the Genesis Invitational last month," he said, "He said he was looking for a caddie to work with at the Honda Classic."

Alvin Choi was a great help to Im Sung-jae both psychologically and in managing the game. Especially after suffering a wrist injury, he worked as a caddie last winter at Old Palm Golf Club in Florida. He knew the characteristics of the courses where tournaments are held in the same area better than anyone else. Alvin Choi also has a connection with Mackenzie Hughes (Canada), who competed closely with Im Sung-jae for the lead until the end. The two have been friends since their junior golf days.

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.