Five Things to Know About: David Kim
January 27, 2018 | Men's Golf
IRVINE, Calif. - As we continue our countdown series to the first tournament of the 2018 men's golf slate, let's find out more about senior David Kim.
Kim is the reigning Big West Men's Golfer of the Year and earned an individual NCAA Regional berth in 2017. The Buena Park native has 13 career top-10 finishes and a pair of tournament victories. He led the 'Eaters during the fall with a 71.92 stroke average. Kim's best showing in four tournaments came at the Bill Cullum Invitational where he claimed runner-up honors at 7-under 209.
1. Have Faith
I'm a big faith guy. Christianity has been the foundation of my life so I do everything I do for the Lord.
2. All About the Chicken
I just love Chick-fil-A. I've been trying to cut back.
3. Hip-Hop
I'm a big fan of the culture. I'm especially into battle rap and the art of lyricism in hip hop. I also make beats on the side for fun.
4. Golfing Tot
I started playing golf when I was around three years old.
5. Go Pats
I'm a Patriots fan - only because Tom Brady was the first football player I ever heard of back in like 2003.
EXTRAS
What are your goals for this season?: My goal is simply to give myself a chance to win every tournament.
What is the best piece of advice you have received?: Pray as if all depends on God, but work as if all depends on you.
Favorite professional athlete: Cristiano Ronaldo
Kim is the reigning Big West Men's Golfer of the Year and earned an individual NCAA Regional berth in 2017. The Buena Park native has 13 career top-10 finishes and a pair of tournament victories. He led the 'Eaters during the fall with a 71.92 stroke average. Kim's best showing in four tournaments came at the Bill Cullum Invitational where he claimed runner-up honors at 7-under 209.
1. Have Faith
I'm a big faith guy. Christianity has been the foundation of my life so I do everything I do for the Lord.
2. All About the Chicken
I just love Chick-fil-A. I've been trying to cut back.
3. Hip-Hop
I'm a big fan of the culture. I'm especially into battle rap and the art of lyricism in hip hop. I also make beats on the side for fun.
4. Golfing Tot
I started playing golf when I was around three years old.
5. Go Pats
I'm a Patriots fan - only because Tom Brady was the first football player I ever heard of back in like 2003.
EXTRAS
What are your goals for this season?: My goal is simply to give myself a chance to win every tournament.
What is the best piece of advice you have received?: Pray as if all depends on God, but work as if all depends on you.
Favorite professional athlete: Cristiano Ronaldo
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