'Golf Star Couple' Kim Siwoo - Oh Jihyun "We Got Married Today"

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[Asia Economy Reporter No Woo-rae] A new pair of 'pro golfer star couple' has emerged.

Kim Si-woo and Oh Ji-hyun tied the knot on the 18th at Signiel Seoul in Songpa-gu, Seoul. The two players have known each other since their junior days as national representatives. They officially became a 'pro golfer couple' last August when they revealed their relationship, and completed their wedding photoshoot last October. The couple plans to set up their newlywed home in Dallas, Texas, USA.

Oh Ji-hyun and Kim Si-woo have been in a public relationship. Oh Ji-hyun supported Kim Si-woo, who participated in the Korean Professional Golfers' Association (KPGA) Korean Tour Shinhan Donghae Open held in Japan last month. She frequently flew to the US to watch Kim Si-woo's games and support him.

Kim Si-woo acted as a helper for Oh Ji-hyun at the SK Networks·Seoul Economic Ladies Classic of the Korean Ladies Professional Golf Association (KLPGA) Tour, which ended in Jeju the same month. Although he did not plan to caddie, he carried her caddie bag while cheering her on along the course.

Kim Si-woo is a skilled player who has won three times on the PGA Tour, including the Players Championship, known as the 'fifth major.' Oh Ji-hyun is a player with seven career wins on the KLPGA Tour. After marriage, Oh Ji-hyun will pause her domestic tour activities and support Kim Si-woo in the US.

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