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Sungjae Im’s ‘Gangnam Style’ dance ahead of Presidents Cup will leave you laughing and smiling

Sungjae Im went viral ahead of the Presidents Cup thanks to his dance that will no doubt leave you laughing.

Sungjae Im, PGA Tour, Presidents Cup
Sungjae Im, PGA Tour, Presidents Cup
Sungjae Im and Tom Kim during a practice round ahead of the 2024 Presidents Cup.
Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images
Jack Milko has been playing golf since he was five years old. He has yet to record a hole-in-one, but he did secure an M.A. in Sports Journalism from St. Bonaventure University.

“Gangnam Style,” a 2012 song by Korean rapper Psy, refers to a lifestyle associated with South Korean trendiness and high-class individuals. The song also has a famous dance that accompanies it, a dance that everyone of a certain age around the globe knows all too well.

As such, 26-year-old Sungjae Im, who hails from South Korea, got a little excited during Wednesday’s practice round. “Gangnam Style” blasted from the speakers on the first tee at Royal Montreal, the host of this week’s Presidents Cup. So, Im decided to perform this dance in front of the camera, an ode to one of his country’s most famous K-pop songs.

It is a beautiful sight to see, one that will make you both laugh and smile:

Im is making his third appearance on the International Team at this year’s Presidents Cup. He has a 5-3-2 record overall and has won six points for the Internationals over the past two cups.

He has been one of the best players on the International team, ranking among the top point-getters in 2019 and 2022. Only Si Woo Kim won more points than Im at Quail Hollow two years ago. But as it relates to non-golf activities, Im proved to be one of the best dancers on the International team on Wednesday, too.

Jack Milko is a golf staff writer for SB Nation’s Playing Through. Be sure to check out @_PlayingThrough for more golf coverage. You can follow him on Twitter @jack_milko as well.

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