Born After Tiger Woods’ Famous US Open Win, Rising Sensation Tom Kim Shares Wholesome Moment With His Idol

Tom Kim has enjoyed a memorable year so far. Outside of the top 100 in the world in January, the 20-year-old has claimed two PGA Tour victories to make a household name for himself. But of all things achieved, Kim probably ticked off the most important checkbox in his life – meeting and greeting golf legend, Tiger Woods.

The moment arrived at Woods’ host event, the Hero World Challenge, with Kim sharing the lead on day one. Furthermore, the pair had a wholesome moment during one of Kim’s tees, which amplified the age difference between the two.

Tom Kim shares hilarious moment with Tiger Woods

Ranked 15th on the PGA Tour, Kim took part in his debut Hero World Challenge, but quickly made an impression of his talents. The South Korean golfer took a joint lead at 3-under par, which left many, including Tiger Woods, impressed.

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But the South Korean youngster had more surprises in store. While setting up for a hole, a host shared an interesting fact relating Woods and Kim, which drew opposite reactions from both. Here’s the clip:

“20 years old, Tom was born a week after Tiger won the 2002 U.S. Open,” the host declared. It left Kim laughing irrepressibly, while Woods shook his head unconvincingly. Interestingly, the 15-time major championship winner was 26 at that time, which is still six years older than Kim’s current age.

Has Tom Kim achieved what Woods did at 20?

Kim’s rise has kept fans and contemporaries hooked. While he has scaled records back in Asia, the South Korean golfer captured American hearts this year. He finished third in the Scottish Open in July, which made people take notice.

Kim tasted success when he blew away the opposition with his inaugural victory on the Tour, the Wyndham Championship. It was followed by a win at the TPC Summerlin, winning the event by a margin of three strokes.

But has he eclipsed the great Tiger Woods? As a matter of fact, Kim has equaled Woods’ record of winning two PGA Tour events before the age of 21. However, the young star is yet to challenge for a major championship, a victory that will surely propel him to a greater status.

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