K.J. Choi Aims for Oldest Winner Record: "Age Is Just a Number"

Competing in the Hyundai Marine & Fire Insurance K.J. Choi Invitational
Returning to a domestic tournament for the first time in four months since the SK Telecom Open
Set the record as the oldest winner at age 54 at last year's SK Telecom Open

'Tank' K.J. Choi is set to challenge the record for the oldest winner.

On September 25, K.J. Choi will compete in the Hyundai Marine & Fire Insurance K.J. Choi Invitational, part of the Korea Professional Golf Association (KPGA) Tour, held at Ferrum Club in Yeoju, Gyeonggi Province (par 72, 7,330 yards). As the host of the tournament, Choi will be vying for the title against younger players for the first time in four months, following his appearance at the KPGA Tour SK Telecom Open in May.

K.J. Choi challenges the record for the oldest winner at the Hyundai Marine & Fire Insurance K.J. Choi Invitational. Photo by AFP Yonhap News

Choi set the KPGA Tour record for the oldest winner (age 54) at last year's SK Telecom Open. He broke the previous record set by Choi Sangho, who won the GS Caltex Maekyung Open in May 2005 at the age of 50 years, 4 months, and 25 days. Choi now aims to break his own record at this tournament.

Choi has a strong track record at this event, recalling his back-to-back victories in 2011 and 2012. He has also been active on the PGA Champions (Senior) Tour in the United States. Most recently, he finished tied for 38th at the Pure Insurance Championship, which concluded on September 22.

Hyundai Marine & Fire Insurance, the tournament's sponsor, is committed to hosting a player-focused event. The company covers the entry fees for all 126 participating golfers. Since 2018, it has also implemented the country's only separate prize fund reserve system. To help players perform at their best, two official practice rounds are held, and meals are provided for both players and their families during the tournament.

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