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Tom Kim jumps to No. 33 in world rankings after Scottish Open win
South Korea's Tom Kim claimed his first PGA Tour title in 33 months at the Genesis Scottish Open, finishing two strokes ahead of Min Woo Lee. His victory lifted him 33 spots in the world rankings to No. 33, while compatriot Kim Si-woo rose to No. 21.
South Korea's Tom Kim has surged up the men's world golf rankings after securing his first PGA Tour title in 33 months. According to the latest rankings announced Sunday (U.S. time) following the conclusion of the Genesis Scottish Open at The Renaissance Club in North Berwick, Scotland, Kim climbed 33 spots to No. 33 with an average of 3.20 points.
The 24-year-old, whose Korean name is Kim Joo-hyung, recorded six birdies without a bogey in the final round to finish at 17-under-par 263. It was Kim's fourth career victory on the PGA Tour.
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Yonhap News reported the story from a South Korean perspective, emphasizing Kim's ranking surge and his emotional victory. One report highlighted the statistical details of his climb, noting that his new ranking marks a significant jump from his previous position at No. 66, though it remains short of his career-best ranking. The other report focused on his composed final-round performance, describing it as a return to form after a prolonged slump.
Both reports noted that Kim's ranking had fallen to as low as No. 107 in January but began to recover after a solo third-place finish at the U.S. Open in June. The reports also carried Kim's own words about his struggles: "I have gone through a lot of tough times over the past few years and experienced some painful losses," Kim said after the victory, fighting back tears. "I am still trying to grow and continue learning."
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Tom Kim climbed 33 spots to No. 33 in the men's world golf rankings, a significant jump from his previous position at No. 66.
Kim's ranking had fallen to as low as No. 107 in January.
Kim secured his fourth career victory with a composed, bogey-free final round at the Genesis Scottish Open, finishing at 17-under-par 263, two strokes ahead of Australian Min Woo Lee, who shot 15-under 265.
Kim had not won since the Shriners Children's Open in October 2023.
After starting the final round tied for fourth, one shot off the lead, Kim cut three strokes off his score in the front half before moving into a two-shot solo lead with a 4.5-meter birdie putt at the 10th hole.
Fog delays earlier in the week forced players to complete multiple rounds on Sunday, with Kim finishing his third round before playing the final 18 holes.
Fellow South Korean Kim Si-woo finished tied for ninth at 11-under 269 after a four-under final round, and inched up one spot to No. 21 in the world rankings.
Scottie Scheffler of the United States retained the No. 1 ranking, with Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland remaining at No. 2.
The victory comes ahead of the British Open, set to begin Thursday, where Kim will challenge for another win.
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ClaimTom Kim has surged up the men's world golf rankings after his first PGA Tour title in 33 months.
ClaimTom Kim said, 'I have gone through a lot of tough times over the past few years and experienced some painful losses. I am still trying to grow and continue learning.'