The final round of the Wyndham Tournament is underway, yet the absence of last year’s remarkable defending champion is evident. The golfer, who wowed audiences with an exceptional performance, unfortunately, had to sit out this tournament due to an ankle injury at the British Open in Hoylake. 

However, fans can take solace in the fact that this skilled South Korean professional is diligently working towards his comeback for the first event of the FedEx playoffs. In an exciting announcement made during a CBS TV broadcast, he expressed his eagerness to return to the course and continue his pursuit of excellence. Let’s have a complete understanding of what he has to say.

Tom Kim is positive about playing at the FedEx playoff‘s first event

Athletes are athletes for a reason, and Kim is no exception. Despite suffering a sprained ankle at the British Open, his passion for the game motivated him to soldier on. Despite the severity of his condition, he managed to complete the competition and secure an impressive T2 position. Now, even with the ongoing ankle injury, Kim’s mind is solely focused on returning to the game he loves. 

Although he won’t be playing in the Wyndham Championship to defend his title, he recently had a conversation during a TV broadcast with CBS. Unfortunately, the 21-year-old golfer was forced to withdraw from the Wyndham tournament due to his injury. However, there is a silver lining as he has already secured a spot in the upcoming FedEx St. Jude Championship, which marks the beginning of the three playoff events. 

With this opportunity, he remains optimistic and has great aspirations of showcasing his golfing skills in the tournament. In a conversation with CBS’s Jim Nantz and Trevor Immelman, Tom stated, “I’m hoping to be able to be there next week.” This was in reference to the next week’s FedEx St. Jude Championship.

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Additionally, according to the SI publications, the two-time PGA tour winner even shared a positive update about his injury. Kim continued, “The ankle has gotten a lot better. Obviously it’s just not going to heal right away. I got a thumbs up from my trainers and my doctors, so hopefully I’ll be ready to tee it up on Thursday.” 

A look into Kim’s victory at Wyndham Tournament 2022

In a remarkable display of skill and determination, Kim emerged triumphant in the Wyndham Championship last year. With an exceptional final round, Kim produced a sensational nine-under 61. This remarkable performance led him to finish the tournament at an impressive 20 under par.

No doubt, Kim’s absence in the ongoing championship is leaving fans longing to see him back in action. However, their anticipation is growing as they eagerly await the talented golfer’s teeing off at the first playoff events. 

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