'Absurd' Dinner Trip Across the Border, Kim Si-woo: "I wondered why the toll was so expensive..."

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It was an absurd incident. Kim Si-woo (31), who has four career wins on the PGA Tour, revealed a story in which he and fellow Korean-American golfer Michael Kim crossed into Canada due to a navigation error while heading to dinner.

On the 30th (Korean time), U.S. 'Golf Channel' reported that "Kim Si-woo, who accepted an invitation from Michael Kim for dinner, became the topic of conversation on Tuesday night."

According to media reports, Kim Si-woo turned on Google Maps to head to a restaurant chosen by Michael Kim and drove along a route marked as close to the hotel. Kim said, "I naturally assumed it was a nearby restaurant. I never thought we were going to Canada," describing the situation at the time.

Following the directions, Kim crossed a bridge and paid a $9 toll without any suspicion. However, immediately after paying the toll, he realized the seriousness of the situation. Kim stated, "While paying the toll, I thought, 'Why is this so expensive?' But as soon as we passed through the tunnel, I realized, 'Ah, we're in Canada.'"

Although he shared the story with a smile the next day, he was visibly stressed at the scene explaining the situation to immigration officers. Even though he explained that he had come to Detroit for the tournament, immigration officials conducted a strict investigation on Kim just as they would on any ordinary person.

Kim recalled, "Officers approached and began searching my car, and I had to find a way out." He added, "The officer in charge asked if I was going to win this Sunday, so I replied, 'You have to let me go for me to be able to win.'"

After many twists and turns, Kim returned to the United States and finished dinner with Michael Kim about 90 minutes later than originally planned. On his personal social networking service (SNS), Michael Kim cheerfully shared the incident, saying, "There's never a dull moment when I'm with Kim Si-woo. Thank you for providing such great content."

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