1. Early Life and Professional Debut
1.1. Early Life and Education
Kim Seung-hyuk was born on April 5, 1986, in Busan, South Korea. He stands at a height of 5.7 ft (1.75 m) and weighs 154 lb (70 kg).
1.2. Professional Debut
Kim Seung-hyuk embarked on his professional golf career in 2004, marking his official entry into the competitive world of professional golf.
2. Professional Career
Kim Seung-hyuk has actively competed on various professional golf tours, achieving significant victories and accolades throughout his career, particularly excelling in the 2014 season.
2.1. Major Tours and Activities
Kim Seung-hyuk primarily competes on the Japan Golf Tour and the Korean Tour. He also formerly participated in the OneAsia Tour. The year 2014 was particularly notable for his performance across these tours. During this season, he secured three significant tournament victories: the SK Telecom Open, the Kolon Korea Open, and the Top Cup Tokai Classic. Both the SK Telecom Open and the Kolon Korea Open were co-sanctioned events by the Korean Tour and the OneAsia Tour, showcasing his strong performance across different circuits. By the end of 2014, Kim Seung-hyuk was recognized as the leading money winner on both the Korean Tour and the OneAsia Tour. He also achieved a respectable 16th place on the Japan Golf Tour's money list for the same year.
2.2. Professional Wins
Kim Seung-hyuk has achieved a total of five professional victories during his career, with wins recorded on the Japan Golf Tour, OneAsia Tour, and Korean Tour.
2.2.1. Japan Golf Tour Wins
Kim Seung-hyuk has one victory on the Japan Golf Tour.
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory | Runners-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | October 5, 2014 | Top Cup Tokai Classic | -7 (66-73-72-70=281) | 1 stroke | Hwang Jung-gon, Kim Hyung-sung |
2.2.2. OneAsia Tour Wins
Kim Seung-hyuk has secured two victories on the OneAsia Tour.
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory | Runner(s)-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 18, 2014 | SK Telecom Open (co-sanctioned with the Korean Tour) | -11 (66-74-67-70=277) | 1 stroke | Kim Kyung-tae, Lee Tae-hee |
| 2 | October 26, 2014 | Kolon Korea Open (co-sanctioned with the Korean Tour) | -2 (73-68-71-70=282) | 2 strokes | Noh Seung-yul |
2.2.3. Korean Tour Wins
Kim Seung-hyuk has achieved four victories on the Korean Tour.
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory | Runner(s)-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 18, 2014 | SK Telecom Open (co-sanctioned with the OneAsia Tour) | -11 (66-74-67-70=277) | 1 stroke | Kim Kyung-tae, Lee Tae-hee |
| 2 | October 26, 2014 | Kolon Korea Open (co-sanctioned with the OneAsia Tour) | -2 (73-68-71-70=282) | 2 strokes | Noh Seung-yul |
| 3 | June 11, 2017 | Descente Korea Munsingwear Matchplay | 19 holes | 19 holes | Lee Jung-hwan |
| 4 | September 24, 2017 | Genesis Championship | -18 (64-67-68-71=270) | 8 strokes | Cho Min-gyu, Seungsu Han, Kang Kyung-nam |
2.3. Major Awards and Records
Kim Seung-hyuk received multiple significant awards during his career, particularly in the successful 2014 season. He was honored as the Korean Tour Order of Merit winner and the Korean Tour Rookie of the Year for 2014. In the same year, he also earned the Japan Golf Tour Rookie of the Year award and was recognized as the OneAsia Tour Order of Merit winner.
In terms of his playoff record on the Korean Tour, Kim Seung-hyuk holds a record of zero wins and one loss (0-1). His sole playoff appearance was at the 2017 Caido Golden V1 Open, where he lost to par on the first extra hole against fellow golfer Lee Jung-hwan.
| No. | Year | Tournament | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2017 | Caido Golden V1 Open | Lee Jung-hwan | Lost to par on first extra hole |
3. Affiliation
Kim Seung-hyuk is professionally affiliated with Geumgang Housing (금강주택Geumgang JutaekKorean).