Hur Suk-ho ( ko, 허석호; born 20 August 1973), who is usually known as SK Ho in English, is a South Korean professional

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er who plays mainly on the

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Career

Hur was born in

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. He attended Chae Yoog University and turned pro in 1995. He joined the Japanese Tour in 2001 and has won eight tournaments on it. He has made several appearances in major championships and

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events.

Professional wins (12)

Japan Golf Tour wins (8)

''*Note: The 2004 Japan PGA Championship was shortened to 54 holes due to weather.'' Japan Golf Tour playoff record (1–2)

Asian Tour wins (1)

¹Co-sanctioned by the

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Asian Tour playoff record (1–0)

Japan Challenge Tour wins (3)

Results in major championships

CUT = missed the half-way cut
"T" = tied
''Note: Hur never played in the Masters Tournament or the U.S. Open.''

Results in World Golf Championships

"T" = Tied

Team appearances

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(representing South Korea): 2002, 2003, 2006 *

Royal Trophy The Royal Trophy was a men's professional team golf tournament which was played between 2006 and 2013. The competing teams represented Europe and Asia. Eight man teams played a series of 16 matches involving foursomes, four-ball and singles for the ...

(representing Asia): 2006, 2007, 2009 (winners)

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