On the 31st anniversary of his professional career, we felt it necessary to cover a KJ Choi WITB review to honor his commitment to golf. Erin Blakely, Senior Golf Source founder met with the first Korean player to earn a PGA Tour card.
Choi paved the way for Y.E. Yang to win the 2009 PGA Championship and Tom Kim and Sunjae Im to flourish as professionals.
Let’s start with a quick look inside his bag.
KJ Choi WITB Quick Summary
KJ Choi Quote & Quick Facts Table
| Name | Choi Kyung-Ju (K.J. Choi) |
| Nickname | Tank |
| Birthday | May 19, 1970 |
| Birthplace | Wando, South Korea |
| Age | 55 |
| Year Turned Pro | 1994 |
| Professional Wins | 33 |
| Biggest Achievements | 2011 Players Championship (winner) 1st Korean to secure PGA Tour Card 1st Korean winner on the PGA Tour |
| PGA Career Earnings | $32,803,596 |
| Senior Ranking | 20 |
KJ Choi Driver
KJ Choi – 3 Wood
The 2011 Players Champion switches to Srixon for his 3-wood duties for workable flight, forgiveness, and more control on the landing.
Srixon focused on low and deep weighting in the head and extra clubface flex to increase ball speed and promote an easy launch off the deck for all golfers.
The Rebound Frame and Dual Flex Zones boost forgiveness off the deck, promoting consistent ball speed and a high launch.
KJ Choi – 5 Wood
The gentleman who played T.K. Oh in Seven Days In Utopia turns to the low-spinning, workable Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke TD for 5-wood duties. Its exceptionally low spin profile better suits powerful hitters like K.J.
My group of casual golfers enjoyed greater forgiveness, higher flight, and consistency with the Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Max.
Besides spin and launch, the Ai Smoke TD carries an attractive compact profile, which enhances the ability to shape long approach shots into the green.
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KJ Choi – 4 Hybrid
KJ Choi – Irons
KJ Choi – Golf Wedges
KJ Choi – Putter
The founder of the K.J. Choi Foundation rounds out his bag with the Odyssey White Hot OG Seven putter.
Choi continues to stroke the mallet putter, appreciating its stability, softness, and roll.
The key feature is the White Hot Insert, which softens each touch and generates a clean roll, resulting in limited skid off the face and optimal distance control.
On a side note, we noticed KJ carrying an extra putter during his practice rounds. So, we will be curious to see if he continues using the Odyssey White Hot OG Seven Putter throughout the season.
Final Thoughts on KJ Choi WITB
Our K.J. Choi WITB 2025 shows that he has made many changes to his setup for this season.
Choi is swinging completely different driver and wedges to what we saw in 2024.
With natural talent and his desire to break age stereotypes, I anticipate his 34th professional win won’t be too far off in his future.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does KJ Choi still play golf?
Yes, K.J. Choi still plays golf on the PGA Tour Champions. He joined the seniors tour in 2020 and has recorded 16 top tens, including one win, four runner-ups, and three third-place finishes.
Is KJ Choi married?
Yes, K.J. Choi is married to Hyunjung Kim. The couple tied the knot in 1995 and have three children together.
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