(LEAD) PGA Tour veteran looking forward to coaching 'passionate' S. Korean team in Rio

(ATTN: ADDS player's comments in paras 7-9)

SEOUL, July 13 (Yonhap) -- Choi Kyoung-ju, an eight-time PGA Tour winner, on Wednesday said he's looking forward to leading a "passionate" South Korean men's team at the upcoming Rio de Janeiro Olympics.