Wednesday, 6 February 2013

K.J. Choi wins award for charitable service (Reuters)

South Korean golfer K.J. Choi hits off the 2nd tee during weather delayed third round play at the Farmers Insurance Open in San Diego, California January 27, 2013. REUTERS/Mike Blake

(Reuters) - K.J. Choi, who has supported relief efforts worldwide as well as programs to help Korean communities, was named recipient of the Golf Writers Association of America's (GWAA) Charlie Bartlett Award on Wednesday. The award, named for the first secretary of the GWAA, is given to a professional golfer for contributions to the betterment of society. "Although I feel that I haven't done that much, I am honored to be recognized for my actions," Choi, who will be honored at an awards dinner in Augusta, Georgia, the week of the Masters, said in a statement. ...




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