Just when it seemed like an end for Michael S. Kim’s golfing career, his zeal to keep grinding kicked in at the right moment. Currently playing at the Black Desert Championship, Kim knows well that he needs to keep up with his game. But why does this sound like a necessity? Well, because it is! This season has been a rough one for Kim. He participated in 24 tournaments this year but, unfortunately, hasn’t finished first in any of them.

While his degrading performance is one reason, what made it worse for the golfer was his injury, which added to the substantial delay in his victory. The 31-year-old pro currently holds the 116th position in the FedEx Cup rankings with 325 points. Although he is at risk of missing the playoffs if he doesn’t break into the top 70, he is still within the top 150, which means he can potentially retain his PGA Tour membership for 2025. However, he needs to finish in the top 150 during the FedEx Cup fall to keep his status, whether as a permanent member or under a special temporary arrangement. This ultimately makes his participation in every tournament very crucial, including the ongoing Black Desert Championship.

So far, the golfer has seen many ups and downs, but despite all that, he remains relentless in confronting defeat. Giving an update to his fans’ Michael S. Kim recently took to his X handle and posted, “All this pain will be worth it when I break thru… gotta keep climbing.”

Seeing him go through tough times, fans responded to his tweet with a wave of support, cheering him on and hyping him up.

Michael S. Kim’s fans are in full form to cheer him up

“Keep grinding man! You’ve got a lot of people out here rooting for you,” wrote a fan cheering for Kim. Indeed, Kim is lucky to have such loyal supporters who always have his back. One simple tweet garnered a lot of users’ attention, who, without a miss, showed their support for Kim.

What Michael S. Kim is facing currently is something many of can relate to. Chasing success often takes a big toll on life, so much so that we stop appreciating life. Reminding Kim to keep hustling without taking any pressure, a user wrote, “Keep grinding brother! It’s about the journey, not the destination! I wish I would have realized that 30 years ago!”

Another user echoed the same emotion, writing, “Perfect attitude! 90% of the game is half mental. And remember, we are all living a gifted life.”

During the second round of the Black Desert Championship, Kim made a birdie on the par-5 18th hole. Reminding Kim of his recent impressive swing at the tour, a user cheered him, stating, “That was a great chip on 18! Just didn’t do what it should’ve. A privilege in being able to do what you do #keepgrinding“

No matter what his situation is, Kim has always been open about it with his fans, keeping them updated with his status all the time. Perhaps that’s how the one-time PGA tour has maintained such a good bond with his fans. Appreciating him for the same, a fan wrote, “Was pulling for you… Tried telling my buddies how refreshing it is to see your interaction and honesty with people here on X. It’ll come!”

Everyone understands what Kim is currently going through, and we all hope he finds his game soon. Giving him some straightforward advice, a user commented, “Hang in there Mike, no pain no gain.”

So far, Kim has not made the cut in the Black Desert Championship. However, considering his passionate drive and fans’ support, there is still hope for a better outcome in the tournaments ahead. What’s your take on Kim’s performance? Let us know in the comments.