"A few months ago, I didn't have any status in the U.S., and now being a two-time winner on TOUR, having that place with Tiger, it's an unbelievable feeling for me. It's an honor for me, and it's definitely a dream come true."in August and his second after just 18 career starts on the Tour.
Tom Kim of South Korea poses with the trophy after winning the Shriners Children's Open at TPC Summerlin on Oct. 9, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Sunday’s victory marked the first time a player won two Tour events before 21 since Woods did it 1996. "I've worked really hard, and my team has worked really hard to this point, and I'm just really grateful and I'm fortunate to have an opportunity like this. I'm having fun playing on the PGA TOUR. It's awesome … I'm a 5-year-old at Disneyland for sure," Kim continued.
Joohyoung Kim, right, of South Korea, reacts after winning the Wyndham Championship golf tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022.After winning the Wyndham Championship, Kim made his debut in the Presidents Cup by going 2-3-0 for the International team and delivering one of the biggest moments with a 10-foot birdie putt in four balls in a 1-up win over Cantlay and Xander Schauffele.
He is now is the second-youngest player to win two PGA Tour events before turning 21, a month behind Ralph Guldahl when he won the 1932 Arizona Open for his second win.