2010 OOM Ranking: 2 (US$272,154.31) |
Nationality: Korean |
Date of Birth: 8 Apr 1988 |
Place of Birth: South Korea |
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The 22-year-old big-hitter Kim Dae-hyun donned Korean golf's Green Jacket after a sweet victory at the GS Caltex Maekyung Open Golf Championship, the third stop on OneAsia for 2010.
Nicknamed "Bigfoot", Kim's won his first OneAsia title in front of massive crowds at the infamously challenging mountainous course at the Namseoul International Country Club on the outskirts of Seoul.
With an average drive of over 304 yards, Kim is the Korean Tour's biggest hitter.
His victory at Maekyung marked his second pro title following his breakthrough win at the 2009 Korea-China KEB Invitational.
Nicknamed "Bigfoot", Kim's won his first OneAsia title in front of massive crowds at the infamously challenging mountainous course at the Namseoul International Country Club on the outskirts of Seoul.
With an average drive of over 304 yards, Kim is the Korean Tour's biggest hitter.
His victory at Maekyung marked his second pro title following his breakthrough win at the 2009 Korea-China KEB Invitational.
Kim also finished runner-up to Bae Sang-moon at the SK Telecom Open in Korea and tied for 7th at the Kolon Korea Open on OneAsia.
He carded four other Top Five finishes in the Korean Tour's 2010 season, including the Tomato Open (3), Dongbu Promi Cup Championship (4), J-Golf 53rd KPGA Championship (3) and the Hanyang Sujain-Pine Beach Open (3).