"Buddy Machine" Im Sung-jae Joins...Kim Si-woo Prize Money 41.16 Million Dollars, Presidents Cup Entry
Presidents Cup opening September 24-27 in Medina. Kim Si-woo and Kim Joo-hyung are automatic selections, Im Sung-jae joins the International Team through captain's pick.
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"Sung-jae is an indispensable player for the International Team. He's a buddy machine." International Team Captain Jeff Ogilvy said this regarding selecting Im Sung-jae as a captain's pick,Korea JoongAng Dailyreported on September 2. Earlier, on August 30, Kim Si-woo and Kim Joo-hyung were among the 6 automatic selections, and Im Sung-jae made the 6-person pick list on September 1. Medina Country Club in Medina, Illinois hosts them for four days starting September 24 (local time).
Kim Si-woo Prize Money 41.16 Million Dollars, First Korean Player to Surpass 40 Million
One figure stands out most in this roster.41,169,934 dollars. Kim Si-wooPGA Tour official recordbased cumulative prize money, and it was the first time a Korean player surpassed 40 million dollars in August. In the 2026 season alone10,271,694 dollarshe earned. This amounts to filling about one-quarter of his career total in a single season. Across 24 tournaments in the same season, he recorded 11 top-10 finishes but no victories.
When the three players are lined up, the gap becomes clear. Im Sung-jae is 38,712,481 dollars, Kim Joo-hyung is 21,672,574 dollars (as of 2026.09.22). In fact, the Presidents Cup itself has no prize money based on results. Cumulative prize money is the accumulated total from tour events, and this week's performance adds nothing to that.
| Player | Cumulative Prize Money (dollars) | World Ranking | Presidents Cup Appearance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kim Si-woo (31) | 41,169,934 | 14th | 4th |
| Im Sung-jae (28) | 38,712,481 | 60th | 4th |
| Kim Joo-hyung (24) | 21,672,574 | 31st | 3rd |
Kim Si-woo Age 31, Youngest Q-School Passer at 17
Born June 28, 1995.Age 31. In 2012, while still in high school, he turned pro and at age 17 became the youngest to pass the PGA Tour Q-School, entering the tour the following year. Only after regaining his entry in 2016 with a lower-tier tour victory in 2015 did he become a player never to relinquish his full card. Among his 4 career victories, the 2017 Players Championship stands as his 21-year-old win, the tournament's youngest-ever record.
His world ranking isOWGRas of September 20, 202614th. He dropped one spot from 13th the previous week. After 12th-ranked J.J. Spun (5.0013 average points) and 13th-ranked Victor Hovland (4.9927 points) comes Kim Si-woo (4.7044 points), with Jon Rahm (4.6571 points) directly below. The gap of 0.2883 points from Hovland is more than six times the 0.0473-point gap between Kim Si-woo and Jon Rahm.
Kim Si-woo Match, Four Days Match Play, First Day Fourball
The Presidents Cup is not an individual event but team match play where the U.S. Team and International Team compete hole-by-hole. On the first day, two players each hit their own ball and the better one counts for the team in fourball format, the tournament organizers announced September 1. Kim Si-woo and Im Sung-jae are each making their fourth appearance, while Kim Joo-hyung is making his third. Kim Si-woo's previous cumulative record varies in official sources, reported as 6 wins-5 losses-0 ties and 6 wins-5 losses-1 tie.
Roster confirmation does not mean participation in all sessions. Which groupings the Korean players will be in and whether Kim Si-woo and Kim Joo-hyung will pair together have not been announced. The first tee-off time in Korean time is also unconfirmed. The four-day schedule beginning with fourball starts the 24th and ends the 27th in local time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How much is Kim Si-woo's prize money?
According to PGA Tour official records, his cumulative total is 41,169,934 dollars (as of 2026.09.22). He is the first Korean player to surpass 40 million dollars, and his 2026 season prize money alone is 10,271,694 dollars.
Q. How old is Kim Si-woo?
Born June 28, 1995, he is 31 years old. He turned pro in 2012 and entered the PGA Tour in 2013.
Q. Do you receive prize money playing in the Presidents Cup?
The tournament's official FAQ states there is no prize money based on results. However, this means there is no prize money by placement; it cannot be determined that there is no participation fee whatsoever. The amount applicable for 2026 has not been confirmed.
Related Official Sites
- Presidents Cup Official Team Roster— Official page with both teams' rosters
- PGA TOUR Kim Si-woo Official Profile— Cumulative prize money and victory records source material
- OWGR Official World Ranking— Weekly-updated men's golf world ranking
- Presidents Cup Official Tournament Information— Official tournament information and frequently asked questions
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