Tom Kim Ends Three‑Year Title Drought at Genesis Scottish Open

Kim Clinches First Title in Three Years

Tom Kim erupted with tears of joy after posting a flawless 64 to finish 17 under par at the Renaissance Club, securing his first victory since 2021. The 24‑year‑old South Korean had struggled with form and slipped down the world rankings in the interim, but his bogey‑free final round proved his talent remains intact. Kim edged out Min Woo Lee by two strokes, with the Australian finishing 15 under to claim runner‑up honors. His win also netted him a £1.2 million purse and a coveted spot in next year’s Masters at Augusta National.

Kim’s triumph came after Bob MacIntyre, Matt Fitzpatrick and Lee had shared the lead following a fog‑delayed third round that wrapped up Sunday morning. The Korean surged from a one‑shot deficit, becoming the only player in the field to avoid a bogey in the final round. MacIntyre and Fitzpatrick fell four shots behind, faltering in their pursuit of a second home‑soil triumph. Kim’s dominant performance highlighted his resurgence after a prolonged drought.

High‑Profile Finishers and Next Week’s Open Championship

Rory McIlroy, the world number two, could not recover despite matching Kim’s closing six‑under 64, the lowest score of the day, after a third‑round 73 left him too far behind. The Northern Irishman’s effort was a bright spot in an otherwise quiet performance. Meanwhile, Americans Michael Thorbjornsen and Johny Keefer tied for seventh and third respectively, earning debuts at next week’s Open Championship. Frenchman Victor Perez also qualified for Royal Birkdale, taking the final spot.

Other notable contenders included Jonathan Rahm, who finished four under, and Jordan Thomas a modest two under. Meanwhile, Tommy Fleetwood and Viktor Hovland posted respectable scores of nine under, staying in the mix for the remainder of the tournament. These players set the stage for heightened competition at the upcoming major.

Final Score Snapshot

Tom Kim led the field with a remarkable –17, followed closely by Min Woo Lee at –15. Bob MacIntyre, Matt Fitzpatrick, J couples Keefer and Nakajima all posted –13, while Michael Thorbjornsen and Rory McIlroy finished at –12. The group of players at –11 included SW Kim and Victor Perez. Further back, Fleetwood and Hovland settled for –9, Rahm managed –4, and Thomas carded a –2 round.