Doug Ghim biography: 13 things about golfer born in Des Plaines, Illinois

Who is Doug Ghim?

Doug Ghim is a Korean-American professional golfer born in Des Plaines, Illinois, United States. Here are 13 more things about him:

1. He is a resident of Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.
2. Aside from golf, he also plays basketball and baseball.
3. He is dating Kelly Xac.
4. Both of his parents Jeff Ghim and Susan Ghim were born in South Korea.
5. His parents met in Chicago, Illinois.
6. He learned golf from his father, who is an architect and a former military man.
7. He previously lived in Arlington Heights, Illinois.
8. His older sister Deborah Ghim graduated from Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA.
9. He is 5’8″ tall.
10. In 2009, he was named the Illinois Junior Golf Association Player of the Year.
11. In 2014, he graduated from Buffalo Grove High School in Buffalo Grove, Illinois.
12. In 2018, he graduated from the University of Texas at Austin in Austin, Texas, USA with a bachelor’s degree in government and made his professional golf debut.
13. On April 16, 2024, he turned 28.