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Or sign-in if you have an account.Si Woo Kim of South Korea follows his shot on the 13th hole during the first round of the Rocket Classic 2026 at Detroit Golf Club on Thursday. Photo by Gregory Shamus /Getty ImagesA PGA player driving to meet a fellow tour golfer for dinner ended up accidentally driving into Canada from Detroit earlier this week.Enjoy the latest local, national and international news.Exclusive articles by Conrad Black, Barbara Kay and others. Plus, special edition NP Platformed and First Reading newsletters and virtual events.Unlimited online access to National Post.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword.Support local journalism.Enjoy the latest local, national and international news.Exclusive articles by Conrad Black, Barbara Kay and others. Plus, special edition NP Platformed and First Reading newsletters and virtual events.Unlimited online access to National Post.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword.Support local journalism.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorOn Tuesday evening, American golfer Michael Kim invited his South Korean counterpart Si Woo Kim (no relation) to dinner at a “solid Korean BBQ restaurant” that he frequents when visiting Detroit. The two are in the city for this week’s Rocket Classic at the Detroit Golf Club. “I put it into Google Maps – it’s close to my hotel, like 1.5 miles, so I thought it was for sure that one,” Si Woo told CBS Golf on Wednesday, a day after Michael shared the story on X.Get a dash of perspective along with the trending news of the day in a very readable format.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of NP Posted will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againIt wasn’t. The restaurant Michael recommended was Daebak Korean BBQ, which is almost 20 miles northwest of downtown Detroit in the suburb of Southfield.Si Woo, however, obtained directions to Daebak Jib Restaurant in downtown Windsor and, without a second look — or his passport — set off for his destination. (Daebak translates to jackpot or big hit in Korean, but is also used an exclamation like awesome or amazing.)“I follow the instructions and somehow make a turn; there’s a toll gate, like $9 I had to pay to go through. I’m like, ‘Why is it so expensive’ and then as soon as I get into the tunnel …’Oh, this is Canada,’” the world’s No. 18-ranked golfer recounted, referring to the tunnel beneath the Detroit River connecting the two cities.In Michael’s telling, it was too late to turn back when Si Woo realized his error, so he explained his case to a U.S. border agent and was told not to worry because it “happens all the time.” Regardless, he still had to go through the tunnel and talk to officials in Canada.On the Canadian side, Si Woo “was freaking out,” but did his best through nervous, broken English to explain that he’s in Detroit for a golf tournament.He told Michael that as many as eight Canada Border Service Agency officers surrounded his car at one point. They searched his tournament courtesy car, asked him if he had any drugs or weapons, and eventually sent him on his way.During their questioning, one of them asked if he would win this Sunday, to which Si Woo said he replied: “If you let me through.”As for dinner, Michael said they did connect on the U.S. side, albeit 90 minutes later than anticipated.“Never a dull moment with Si Woo,” Michael wrote. “Thanks for the content, my guy.”Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. Please bookmark nationalpost.com and sign up for our daily newsletter, Posted, here. Join the Conversation This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.