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A Month After a Fascinating Revelation, LIV Golfer’s Latest Update Makes LPGA Veteran and the Rest of Golf World Celebrate for Him

Published 09/20/2023, 4:38 AM EDT

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Last year, the PGA Tour family broke into several pieces when some players shifted to the LIV league. Many famous names like Phil Mickelson and Brooks Koepka joined the Saudi-backed circuit. Joining them was also a South Korean-American professional, and the LIV golfer is now well and truly coming out of his shell.

Last month, the professional made a stunning revelation about himself, divulging a secret passion. And now he has made it public that he has reached a massive milestone in the company of his beautiful partner. The days seem to be going smoothly for the LIV golfer, if truth be told.

LIV golfer is in the mood for celebration

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A month earlier, LIV defector Kevin Na joined the Saudi-circuit’s commentator, Su–Ann Heng, in HengTime. During which he disclosed a secret passion.

The Iron Heads GC captain revealed that he is passionate about cooking. A couple of his specialties are fried rice and Kimchi stew. His cooking brings out his Asian side. The LIV golfer turned 40 a few days ago, and his better half, Julianne, threw him a birthday party, inviting everyone close to him to celebrate the special day.

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Kevin took to his Instagram and posted, “wow 40! Fourties is going to be awesome! I feel so blessed to celebrate my 40th with the people I love! Thank you everyone for the birthday wishes! 9/15/2023.”

 

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The thread on Instagram shows quite a few number of people gathered to wish the professional golfer. Among them, an LPGA Veteran also poured her wishes.

Legend Michelle Wie West joins fans in wishing as Kevin Na enters the 40- club

Kevin Na is a social person who believes in bonding with his teammates to have a healthy and good game of golf and solid team spirit. He calls his LIV team, Iron Heads GC, his family. His other family, the Instagram followers, also participated in his happiness.

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While many wrote “Happy Birthday” to commemorate his 40th year, one fan celebrated his move from the PGA tour to the LIV league. “Decision to go to LIV has to be the smartest career move ever! Now enjoy your 40s!” And a fellow 40-year-old welcomed him to the club. “Happy birthday!! Welcome to the club!” LPGA legend, Michelle Wie West, who has said goodbye to professional golf for good, wished Kevin Na as well. “Happy Birthday!!!” she wrote.

We know the party was amazing because a fellow guest commented, “great party bro!” And we also know hitting the 40-year mark is awesome because someone desperately wants to go back to that phase of life. “What a lovely age — wish I could go back there.” 

Golf coach Thomas Barnes invited Kevin Na to play. It’s the latter’s birthday but the former has his priorities straight. “@kevinna915 happy birthday! Now let’s go play a game of match play for a spot on your team. I’ll beat any of them!”

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One advises Kevin to make the most of the 40s because it flies fast. “Happy Birthday Kevin! Enjoy your 40s time goes so fast!”

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Manya Jain

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