Tom Kim Finishes Third at U.S. Open, Records Best Career Major Result

SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. — Tom Kim of South Korea secured a third-place finish at the U.S. Open on Sunday, shooting an even-par 70 in the final round at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club. The result marked his best career performance at the major and moved him up the world rankings.

Kim finished at one-under 279, three strokes behind champion Wyndham Clark of the United States. Sam Burns of the U.S. took second place.

Coverage Comparison

Two reports from Yonhap News Agency provided nearly identical coverage of Kim's performance, with the main difference being that one version included additional details about his world ranking and a direct quote from the golfer.

Both accounts framed the result positively as a birthday celebration, as Sunday was Kim's 24th birthday. The coverage emphasized Kim's resilience after a difficult season, with one report including his reflection that he was "able to really taste a major championship right in front of my fingertips."

The second version also included a detail about Kim jumping to No. 64 in the world rankings in the week following the U.S. Open, a figure that reflects his improved standing.

Key Claims

The following claims from the reports are supported by multiple sources or verifiable facts:

  • Kim finished third with a 72-hole total of one-under 279, three strokes behind champion Wyndham Clark.
  • Kim shot an even 70 in the final round on his 24th birthday.
  • This marked Kim's best career finish at the U.S. Open and his third career top-10 in a major.
  • Kim previously tied for eighth at the 2023 U.S. Open and tied for second at the 2023 Open Championship.
  • Kim started the final round at one-under, six strokes behind Clark and tied for second place.
  • Two other South Koreans competed: Im Sung-jae tied for 43rd at eight-over 288, while Kim Si-woo missed the cut after rounds of 77 and 69.

Round Highlights

Kim entered the final round with a share of second place, six shots back of Clark. He opened with a bogey on the first hole, then traded a birdie at the third with a bogey at the fourth to remain one over for the round.

A birdie at the par-4 eighth brought him back to even for the round and one under for the tournament. Meanwhile, Clark's three bogeys on the front nine briefly opened the door for challengers.

Kim dropped a shot at the 10th but rebounded with a birdie at the par-3 11th. He birdied the 16th and bogeyed the 17th to complete his round.

Clark, who nearly lost his lead on the back nine, held on to win by one shot over Burns.

Rankings Resurgence

Kim, who had been ranked 141st in the world entering the tournament, will move to No. 64 in the next official rankings, according to one report. He had not been inside the top 100 since October last year. This was his second top-10 finish in 15 starts this season.

South Korean Contingent

Im Sung-jae, who struggled with rounds of 76 and 77 before finishing at eight-over 288, tied for 43rd. Kim Si-woo missed the cut after shooting 77-69, falling two shots short of the weekend.