March 2024Soo Ahn Profile

Par for the CourseAfter trying his hand at professional golf, CDGA member Soo Ahn has found his niche in the kitchenYouTube with AnalyticsClick the play button above or read below to learn more about Ahn and his journey.
Growing up in South Korea, Soo Ahn recalls begrudgingly waking up before daylight to go with his father to the golf course. Those early mornings morphed into playing in tournaments once his family moved to the United States, and Ahn quickly fell in love with the game. After a brief stint at Duke University, he tried his luck on various professional tours, ultimately stepping away from the game, and more so, the grind of life on the road. So what did he do next? 2Grabbed an apron and quickly rose through the restaurant industry ranks, even helping earn Michelin stars along the way.Ahn, 39, is now the executive chef at Adalina, a “refined and modern” Italian restaurant in downtown Chicago. As a CDGA member, Ahn has also been able to rekindle his love for golf and the competition that amateur events provide.3March Cover & TOCFRENCH LICK ADAsk CDGA MembersJERSEY MIKES ADRules of GolfCDGA Fantasy GolfNORTHWESTERN MEDICINE ADChicago Golf Show RecapTOUR EDGE ADSoo Ahn ProfileTULLYMORE ADThrowbackCDGA MEMBER GOLF SHOP ADNick Anderson ProfileZERO FRICTION_ADHandicappingGLENVIEW PARK ADSunshine FocusJOHN DEERE ADMember Golf ShopREPUBLIC BANK ADMember Perks