[Interview] If Your Mind Is Set, Let Your Head Support It — Everything About Golf, Told by Pro Inhoe Hur, the Genius of Instinct

In the Korean golf scene, there is a player who dominates the field with the most intense personality and unrivaled star power. He is a bold competitor who drives galleries wild—this is the story of Pro Hur In-hoe, who is active on the KPGA Tour and makes the hearts of countless fans race. The golf he aspires to and wishes to convey to readers is not a standardized style of play calculated with complex reason and hesitating out of fear. It is the power of ‘pure immersion and conviction,’ knowing how to listen to one’s inner voice and throw the club without hesitation the moment instinct leads.

We at CLUB14 Editorial Team have long watched Pro Hur In-hoe with deep affection and respect, appreciating the unpredictable genius he displays on the field and his honest, human charm in his approach to golf. We send our heartfelt applause to his confident journey of proving his own unique style of golf at every moment, without settling for the gaze of others or standardized molds, and we present to our readers his passionate and delightful golf stories.

01Details refined under the hot Thai sun, and a gift from an unexpected forced break.

To prepare for the 2026 season, my entire family spent time together in Thailand from December 2025 to March 2026. For me, it was both training and a precious vacation. During that time, I thoroughly built my physique, focusing primarily on a very precise and detailed short game.

Pro Heo In-hoe

However, there was an unexpected twist hidden within this delightful Thai training aircraft.

After returning to Korea to compete in tournaments, I went back to Thailand for training and vacation last July and August. However, while there, I was competing on driving distance using TrackMan (a golf shot data analysis machine), and I ended up fracturing a rib because I hit the ball too aggressively without warming up properly. (Laughs) I was unintentionally forced to take about a month off. Now that I am back in Korea competing in tournaments again, I am firmly determined to focus on increasing my driving distance once more.

Pro Heo In-hoe

This cheerful yet candid anecdote from Pro Hur In-hoe clearly demonstrates just how fully he enjoys the sport of golf every moment. Although he was forced to take a break due to an unexpected injury, rather than blaming it, he is using it as the driving force to sharply rev his engine toward a new goal: driving distance.

This is precisely why we at CLUB14 Editorial Team always keep a close eye on him. Pro Hur In-hoe is not a perfectly tuned, robot-like athlete. He is a fighter with "genuine human charm" who, even while making mistakes and feeling regret, cheerfully accepts the process itself and prepares for the next step. I believe his lifestyle—balancing his training amidst the fulfilling happiness of spending time with his family—is the healthiest secret to his ability to have a long and successful career on the cutthroat tour stage.

02“I should have practiced more…” A mirror of awareness and regret faced on the global stage

Although Pro Hur In-hoe always appears confident and uninhibited on the field, he, too, faces deep inner resonance and thorough self-reflection whenever he competes in overseas tournaments.

There is something I realize acutely every time I go to the international stage. Regardless of whether they are already well-known famous players or fresh rookies, everyone has overwhelmingly superior physiques and hits the ball incredibly far. Above all, I am deeply shocked by the fact that these great athletes practice an insane amount.

Pro Heo In-hoe

Faced with that overwhelming gap, he becomes exceptionally honest with himself.

Whenever I see them, I feel a deep sense of respect, thinking, "Ah, I need to train more and more intensely than them..." At the same time, I feel a heavy sense of urgency, wondering if I have become complacent. To be honest, if I were to objectively evaluate my training volume as an athlete, I feel like I was only about 50% dedicated by my own standards, so I often find myself inwardly regretting, "I should have practiced a little more." (Laughs)

Pro Heo In-hoe

In watching him agonize as he physically felt the gap between domestic tournaments and overseas courses—including their sophisticated difficulty, green speeds, and turf conditions—we at club14 saw the "burning sense of responsibility as a professional player" hidden behind the facade of genius. It is precisely this sense of regret and vigilance that serves as the sharpest whip driving him continuously to the plate.

03CLUB14 Editor Knock — The Role of the Head in Supporting the Great Judgment Called Instinct

Pro Hur In-hoe laughs heartily, saying, “My memory is so hazy that I was busy marveling at how I even managed to send the ball this far,” even when standing once again on the glorious course where he once clinched a victory. Many people often ask him for the ultimate mental secret to making bold decisions without wavering at critical moments. His answer is clearer and more fundamental than any psychology book.

I really like the saying, "The talented cannot beat the hardworking, and the hardworking cannot beat the one who enjoys it." If I may venture to say so, I think I am someone who has a natural talent for golf while simultaneously genuinely and intensely enjoying the sport. The core of my mentality is simple: when the most critical moment arrives, I push forward very strongly to ensure that reason does not interfere with the judgment made by my inner self and instincts.

Pro Heo In-hoe

There is a reason behind the ‘pushing’ he speaks of.

When a person starts doing a lot of mental calculations and reasoning, the human brain instinctively calculates ‘scenarios for when things don’t go well’ because infinite optimism is impossible. This is because from the very moment you start calculating the probability of failure, the actual probability of failure is bound to increase little by little.

Pro Heo In-hoe

So his conclusion is clear.

If your heart initially feels the urge to "cut ahead," then going for it is the right thing to do; if you have decided to "cut ahead," that is by all means the correct answer. Your mind must fully trust and support the path your heart has already chosen. After all, our inner instincts never make reckless decisions.

Pro Heo In-hoe

Pro In-Hoi Hur's unrivaled mental philosophy of trusting his inner instincts 100% at every critical moment and completely blocking out the noise of reason predicting failure brought a very intense sense of freshness to CLUB14 Editorial Team as well. Striving never to regret the bold choices he made on the field—that is the most solid cornerstone that completes the great player that is In-Hoi Hur.

04The magic of instantly changing your ball flight on the field — Details of the right-hand grip

Pro Hur In-hoe shyly pledged that he intends to gradually adopt a regular lifestyle, exercise, and strict dietary management to ensure a long career on the tour. At the same time, he confidently declared his bold goal of adding a whopping three wins during the remainder of the season. For the club14 amateur golfers who shed tears on the course due to slices and hooks, he has revealed a perfect and thrilling practical strategy that allows them to easily change their ball flight for the next round without even going to the driving range.

More than 80% of amateur golfers absolutely lack practice time. No matter how much you understand perfect theory and practical tips in your head, you can never implement them on the course unless you hit even just 10 shots at the driving range and feel them with your body.

Pro Heo In-hoe

Nevertheless, when I asked for a tip I could try in the next round right away, I received a clear answer.

However, if you are looking for a tip that can be effective for tomorrow's round, the key lies in the 'right-hand grip.' If you are struggling with a 'slice' where the ball curves uncontrollably to the right, boldly rotate your right hand to the right during your address. You should grip the club with your palm facing the sky and your thumbnail pointing 90 degrees to the right, away from the pin.

Pro Heo In-hoe

Conversely, if you are concerned about a ‘hook’ that wraps to the left, the method is reversed like this.

Try rotating your right hand to the left until the back of your hand is visible to your eyes, and then swing. You will be able to experience a dramatic change in ball flight immediately on the course, even without practice. Personally, I highly recommend a solid ‘hook grip’ with your right palm facing the sky to our readers.

Pro Heo In-hoe

05“If you can smile happily even if you shoot 120” — Why club14 loves Hur In-hoe

Pro Hur In-hoe says that outside of the round, the happiest way to recharge is simply walking on the green grass with good people, practicing, sharing delicious food, and learning the deep wisdom of life through casual everyday conversations. To him, golf is his whole life and the greatest tool for protecting his precious family and making them happy.

I don't think golf is a game where you have to play exceptionally well to enjoy it. Even if I shoot 120 strokes and make mistake after mistake on the course, if I can laugh heartily and share happy moments with the precious people I truly love and cherish, that alone makes the value of golf more than enough.

Pro Heo In-hoe

He did not forget to give warm greetings to his readers, and to himself as well.

I hope all our club14 readers also enjoy playing golf without any injuries or pain. And if you happen to see golfer Hur In-hoe on TV, please don't change the channel; I kindly ask for just one warm, pleasant cheer. Thank you sincerely.

Pro Heo In-hoe

Thanks to Pro Hur In-hoe, who always graces the course with his unique shots and straightforward personality, Korean golf never has a dull moment. Pro Hur In-hoe is a true competitor who teaches the inherent joy and happiness of golf, rather than becoming a slave to the numbers of the score. To support his unceasing peak performance and his great goal of winning three more tournaments, we at club14 will always cheer and support his future most enthusiastically, together with our readers.

06One-Point Tip from Pro Hur In-hoe — How to Reduce Misses on the First Tee Shot

When you step onto the tee box of the first hole, anyone is prone to stiffening up and making mis-shots due to extreme pressure and tension. At this moment, there is a setup tip that can perfectly prevent mistakes on your first tee shot without any practice.

Take your usual comfortable address position, then move your right foot slightly back about two ball widths behind your left foot (a closed stance) to complete your address. From that position, take a confident swing without hesitation.

Pro Heo In-hoe

Why is this single small movement enough?

Simply pulling your right foot back slightly like this physically and completely prevents your upper body from lunging forward during the downswing. By naturally guiding an in-out swing path, you can cleanly prevent fatal slices or mis-shots that occur on the first hole. Be sure to give it a try on the first hole of your next round! I guarantee the results.

Pro Heo In-hoe

07A communication space to meet Pro Hur In-hoe

• Usual training location: Bears Best Cheongna Golf Club
• Main arena: KPGA Tour
• Instagram: @in.hoi.hur______yook
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