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S.H. Kim faces return to South Korea even if he qualifies for the Masters
S.H. Kim's 90-day travel extension ends with the Valero Texas Open as he seeks Asian Games gold to avoid South Korea's mandatory military service.
- With the Valero Texas Open on April 2-5, S.H. Kim's 90-day travel extension expires, leaving his status uncertain before he returns to South Korea regardless of the result.
- Because South Korea requires military service, tour officials are finalizing a medical-extension so Kim can play on the Korea PGA circuit while preparing for the Asian Games, whose gold provides exemption.
- Having played every week he was eligible, S.H. Kim earned his PGA Tour card again by finishing eighth on the Korn Ferry Tour in 2025, saying through a translator, 'I'm playing until Valero' and he must first return to Korea.
- If conscription forces a return, Tom Kim and S.H. Kim face career risks like Sangmoon Bae, who left after the 2015 Presidents Cup, and Seung-yul Noh during the pandemic.
- Professionals were first allowed in 2023, and South Korea dominated the team event by 25 shots with Sungjae Im and Si Woo Kim; Kim says he hopes South Korea team selectors will choose him.
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S.H. Kim faces return to South Korea even if he qualifies for the Masters
The Valero Texas Open is the last chance to qualify for the Masters. But not for S.H. Kim. His mandatory military service in South Korea is coming up.
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S.H. Kim Expected to Return to South Korea for Mandatory Service After Texas Open
South Korean golfer S.H. Kim is expected to return to his home country for mandatory military service following the Texas Open, even if his performance earns him a spot in the Masters Tournament. South Korea requires most able-bodied male citizens to complete a period of military service, typically before a certain age. Professional athletes are […] The post S.H. Kim Expected to Return to South Korea for Mandatory Service After Texas Open appear…
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