Remember the chaos at this year’s Presidents Cup? While Team USA took home the win, the real drama came from the heated fallout between two best friends: Tom Kim and Scottie Scheffler. The spat made quite a stir, and while the two patched things up pretty quickly, fans kept the heat alive for a while. But fast forward to now—things seem to be shifting for Kim, all thanks to his partnership with Jeeno Thitikul at the Grant Thornton Invitational.

Known for his intense competitive edge, Kim surprised everyone by showing off a much lighter, funnier side of himself. During their post-round interview, Jeeno couldn’t help but poke fun at Kim’s habit of changing his phone number constantly, joking she had to go through his manager to reach him. Kim, always ready with a comeback, joked about Jeeno’s amazing bunker shot on the 16th. “It was like, I’ve had enough,” he said, joking about how she carried the team all day.

But the fun times didn’t stop there. When the interviewer pointed out that Thitikul’s caddie refers to her as “Jeeno Woods” because her game is so good, Thitikul dismissed it by saying, “They’re just overreacting things.” But Kim upped the ante, debating whether she was more like Woods or Scheffler.

“We were deciding Jeeno Scheffler or Jeeno Woods, and we decided, you know, obviously with 82 wins and 14 majors, she played like how you would put up,” Kim quipped.

Now, fans are definitely noticing this side of Kim, and it’s shifting the narrative. But what exactly are they saying about it?

Fans react to Tom Kim’s other side

If you’ve been following the Grant Thornton Invitational, you know it’s a unique chance for fans to see how their favorite players interact. With both PGA Tour and LPGA Tour members participating, it’s a double treat—and fans love every minute of it. Enter Tom Kim and Jeeno Thitikul, whose on-course chemistry has caught the eye of fans across the board. One fan wrote, “Cute partner😍😍😍”, while another couldn’t help but share their excitement, writing, “Cuteness overload 😍.”

Another user chimed in with grievances, writing, “One team and one mixed event per season is criminal.”

Well, they’re not wrong—it’s rare for PGA Tour and LPGA stars to team up as equals. That’s what makes these moments so special. We’ve seen more connections forming between LPGA and PGA Tour players lately. Take Lexi Thompson, for example, who recently surprised Rickie Fowler with an orange birthday cake—a sweet, thoughtful gesture tied to his signature color. These moments show that behind the competition, there’s a genuine camaraderie building between the tours.

Another fan summed it up perfectly: “Awe. It’s golf love 🔥” Others took the opportunity to tease Kim a bit, with one writing, “Spit your game Tom ❤❤😂”

Kim’s fun side definitely makes a splash, and these reactions show just how fans enjoy seeing him in a new light. It’s refreshing to watch a side of him that goes beyond the intense competition we’re used to. So, what do you think of Kim’s more playful side? Let us know in the comments!