This season has proved great for South Korean golfer Tom Kim. He may not have won any tournament, but he delivered incredible performances and has maintained consistency throughout the season. His second finish at the major championship really demonstrated what vigor and shining talent the young golfer harbored in himself.

This week he returns to the Shriners Children’s Open as the defending champion and ahead of the competition Kim has received a gift from Nike which has impressed an Olympic skier as well

Nike sends a special gift to Tom Kim to celebrate his defending champion

Just at the age of 21 Tom Kim has 11 wins in his bag from different tours. Since he started playing professionally Kim has won tournaments on the PGA Tour, Asian Tour, Korean, and the Philippines Golf Tour. Making such incredible achievements has elevated his status and has raised the demand for him.

Recently Kim has been welcomed by the $149.36 billion worth sports brand giant Nike into their winner circle and before this week’s tournament, he was delivered a special gift by them. On his Instagram handle Kim shared a photo of new Nike sneakers gifted to him by the brand. With the new shoes, there was also a note.

It reads, “You tee it up against the very best every week. The competition on the course never backs down or covers but neither does your determination and focus. The result is victory at the highest level. Celebrate the win but we know that ‘there is no finish line’. We invite you to wear these shoes during the tournament in which you entered the winner’s circle this time last year.”

These new kicks of Kim received much love from the fans in the comments. In fact, Olympic skier and World Cup winner Nick Page also gave his approval to the shoes by commenting, ‘So cool! Play well, Tom!!. This best wish must have boosted Tom’s spirit.

Will Tom Kim fulfill his patriotic obligations?

This week Kim returns to the Shriners Children’s Open as the defending champion. Last year this was his second win on the PGA Tour. This will also be the first defense on the Tour something he couldn’t do at the Wyndham Championship due to his injury.

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He will be playing with extra pressure because in Korea after turning 19, all able-bodied males are obligated to serve in the military for 18 and 21 months. Exemptions are granted on the basis of cultural justification, like an Olympic medal or something of grand significance.

And Kim who belongs from Seoul will have to make a similar achievement if he doesn’t wish to serve in the army. Winning this week could be of help to him.

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