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Kevin Na

Kevin Na is known as a Korean American professional golfer currently playing on the PGA Tour. He is most famous for winning a classic car and giving it to his caddy instead of keeping it himself.

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Background

Kevin Sangwook Na was born on September 15, 1983, in Seoul, South Korea. At age 8, his family moved from South Korea to the United States. He took up the game of golf a year later. When he left the amateur golf program, he had turned into the top junior player in the U.S. He skipped his senior year of high school to turn pro at the young age of 17

Career (Golf & Injury)

A year after accomplishing a 12-over 16 on the par-4 ninth hole in the first round of the 2011 Valero Texas Open, Na returned to San Antonio, accepting the incident with no excuses. He taped a segment clip for "Inside the PGA TOUR," utilizing a chainsaw to expel various branches, leading to his high score a year earlier. He was featured on ESPN's "SportsCenter" and different nearby radio stations as he re-experienced the embarrassment. In 2012, he hung his shirt on a tree limb nearby, where he attempted his shot of the 16th hole on the second round.

It's not astounding then that when Na fell off the 18th green at Colonial Country Club on May 27, 2019, a four-shot victor of the Charles Schwab Challenge in the wake of shooting a final 66, he immediately recognized his caddie, Harms' involvement in his third career PGA Tour title. With the $1.314 million winner's check, the champ at Colonial additionally got a restored 1973 Dodge Challenger. When interviewed by CBS Peter Kostis, Na said he would have given the vehicle to Harms.

Relationships (Wife)

Kevin and his wife Jullianne are both locals of South Korea. She is the mother of their young daughter, Sophia Ria, born on August 29, 2016. Kevin skipped the Deutsche Bank Championship that year to be with Jullianne and Sophia for the birth. This past Mother's Day in 2019, Kevin reported on Instagram that Jullianne is anticipating their second kid.

Jullianne, Sophia, and Kevin live on the Southern Highlands Golf Club, a wealthy area of Las Vegas. He moved there in 2016, as indicated by an Instagram post. With his career earnings over $28 million in PGA Tour income since 2001, he had the luxury of taking Jullianne on vacation to Paris just before the 2018 WGC Bridgestone.

Net Worth

Kevin Na has amassed a sizable wealth via his profession. Thankfully, his parents did not force him to attend school because they were concerned about his education. When Na graduated from high school, he was wholly dedicated to golf. He was focused and had his sights set on the prize.

Now, during his golfing career, he has amassed millions of dollars. He earns millions of dollars by winning each of the tours and tournaments in which he competes. His overall net worth is currently believed to be approximately $8 million. The self-made millionaire is an encouragement to young people afraid of being judged by society if they do not finish their education first.


Quick Facts
Birth Date: 15 Sep, 1983
Age: 36 yrs
Occupations: Golfer
Citizenship: United States of America
Birth Place: Seoul
Gender: Male
Description: Professional golfer
Net Worth 2020: 18 million
Net Worth 2021: 20 million
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Last Modified: Feb 19 2023
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