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Brayden Conover

Photos: Sungjae Im through the years

Sungjae Im is one of the biggest golf stars to come from South Korea.

Turning pro at just 17 years old, Im has climbed the ranks while winning at every level. On the then Web.com Tour, Im became the youngest winner on the circuit at 19.

Following his Player of the Year campaign on the Web.com Tour, Im earned PGA Tour Rookie of the Year honors for the 2018-19 season. He set the tone that year as he led the Tour in starts, cuts made and round completed.

In 2019, Im became a part of the International Presidents Cup team, debuting with a 3-1-1 record at Royal Melbourne Golf Club. Im is a lock to join the 2022 International team.

2020 was a big year for Im. The South Korean won his first PGA Tour event at the Honda Classic and also challenged Dustin Johnson at the COVID-19 delayed Masters in November, finishing in solo second.

So far, Im has been a steady presence on the Tour and looks to be an up-and-coming star in professional golf.

Sungjae Im of South Korea hits his tee shot on the 16th hole during the final…
Sungjae Im of South Korea plays a chip shot during the final round of the Web.com…
Sungjae Im plays a shot during the final round of the Web.com Tour's The Bahamas Great…
Sungjae Im poses for photos with the trophy following his victory in the final round of…
Sungjae Im of South Korea plays a shot during a practice round prior to the 2018…
Sungjae Im of South Korea checks his scorecard after sinking an eagle putt attempt on the…
Sungjae Im of the Republic of Korea signals to the gallery as he waits to hit…
Sungjae Im of Korea plays his shot from the fourth tee during the third round of…
Sungjae Im of South Korea plays his second shot on the eighth hole during the third…
Sungjae Im of South Korea and the International team plays their second shot on the seventh…
Sungjae Im of South Korea tees off the 3rd during the first round of the 148th…
Sungjae Im of South Korea looks on during a practice round prior to the 148th Open…
Sungjae Im of Team South Korea plays a shot on the 15th hole during the first…
Dustin Johnson of the United States reacts with Sungjae Im of Korea after winning the Masters…
Sungjae Im of South Korea looks on from during the first round of the Charles Schwab…
Sungjae Im of South Korea poses with the trophy after winning the Honda Classic at PGA…
Sungjae Im of Korea celebrates holing out on the first hole during the final round of…
Sungjae Im of South Korea celebrates with the trophy after winning the Shriners Children's Open at…
Sungjae Im of Korea lines up a putt for birdie on the ninth green during the…
Sungjae Im of South Korea plays his shot from the bunker on the 18th hole during…
Sungjae Im of South Korea plays a shot on the 18th hole during the final round…
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