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Si Woo Kim mistakenly drives to Canada before Rocket Classic

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 2:01 PM

Last updated Jul 29, 2026

Si Woo Kim mistakenly drives to Canada before Rocket Classic

Summary

PGA Tour golfer Si Woo Kim drove into Canada while trying to find a Korean barbecue restaurant in Detroit on July 28, 2026. The confusion stemmed from a similar restaurant name on Google Maps. Without his passport, he was stopped by border patrol but eventually permitted to turn back after explaining the situation. The mix-up resulted in a dinner delay of about 90 minutes as Kim navigated the border crossing process.

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By the Numbers

•Si Woo Kim was looking for dinner in Detroit on July 28, 2026.
•He accidentally crossed into Canada due to a Google Maps error.
•Kim was stopped by border patrol, lacking his passport.
•He spent time explaining the situation to multiple officers.
•The dinner was delayed by approximately 90 minutes.

Latest Updates

9:30 PMYahoo Sports — How Si Woo Kim's wrong turn sent PGA golfer across U.S. border to Canada in Korean BBQ mix-up
9:05 PMYahoo Sports — 'Oh, this is Canada': Si Woo Kim recounts dinner trip that took him north of the border
2:01 PMYahoo Sports — Si Woo Kim ends up in Canada after Google Maps mix-up before Rocket Classic

What they're saying

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Si Woo Kim's dinner plans with Michael Kim were significantly delayed on Tuesday night. Not by traffic or an accident but rather Google Maps. Kim unknowingly followed the app's directions into Canada.
— Yahoo Sports