Meet Our Board

Getting to know you!

What is your name? Hae Yung Kim

What is your city of residence? Santa Monica

What is your profession? Principal Consultant covering Health Care and Education

How long have you been involved with the SCGA Junior Golf Foundation: 3 years

Do you have a golf club affiliation? Industry Hills Women’s Golf Association

If you couldn’t do what you would be doing now as a profession, you would be a? Heading my own company making a positive impact in the world.

What does supporting junior golfers mean to you? My work with JGF allows to pay it forward for all of the support and boost received in my life.

A Golfer’s Journey:

How long have you been golfing? Who introduced you to the game of golf? I’ve been playing golf for more than 30 years. A very close friend introduced me to golf.

What is your favorite club in your bag and why? My gap wedge because I know with almost 100% certainty that I will hit it well every time.

You have a free round at any golf course in the world, which are you choosing? So many to choose from — Cypress Point.

Dream foursome? Who’s in it and why? My brother because he’s my brother, my long-time mentor John Kobara because he’s had such a positive impact on my life professionally and personally, and a wildcard.

What would you tell juniors to interest them in the game of golf?  Golf provided opportunities to meet great people doing interesting things.

Beyond The Course:

What is something you wish more people knew about you? Nothing.

What is the best piece of advice you have ever received? Be you!

What song or book has significantly influenced your life, and in what way? Too many to name just one.