Tim Kim Wins Genesis Scottish Open

How Kim Secured a Come‑From‑Behind Victory

Tim Kim captured the Genesis Scottish Open on Sunday night at The Renaissance Club, his first title since 2023 and just days before the British Open begins. The Korean golfer posted a flawless 6‑under 64 in the final round, finishing the week at 17 under par while golfing the last 51 holes with only a single bogey. After 15 players were within three strokes when rain halted play on Saturday, Kim ignited a surge that turned a crowded leaderboard into his personal runway. He opened with three birdies in seven holes, including the par‑5 first, then broadened his advantage with another birdie at the 12th to extend the gap to three shots. Even when Min Woo Lee briefly cut the margin to one, Kim responded with a straightforward birdie at the 16th, securing a two‑shot cushion that held to the final hole.

Career Milestone and Future Outlook

Kim’s triumph marks his fourth career win and the largest payday of his professional career, a $1.575 million check from the $9 million joint PGA Tour‑DP World Tour purse. The victory lifts the former No. 66 in the Official World Golf Rankings into a stronger position ahead of next week’s British Open at Royal Birkdale. Kim has already qualified for the tournament through his world ranking and enjoys recent momentum, having posted a third‑place finish at the U.S. Open and a tie for second at the 2023 British Open. After missing the cut in his last two starts at Troon, this win returns him to form at a crucial moment.

The Bigger Picture: Field Payouts and Notable Moments

Beyond Kim’s breakout performance, the week’s payout list highlights a deep field, with second place earning $985,500 and third $590,850. The joint event’s total prize pool underscores the competitive depth across the PGA and DP World Tours. Meanwhile, Scottie Scheffler, the world’s top ranked golfer, missed the cut on Friday after a rough second round, ending his streak of 78 consecutive made cuts—the longest active run and fifth‑longest in Tour history. The missed cut also marks Scheffler’s first failure to advance since 2022, adding a notable subplot to the tournament’s narrative.

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