Sharing a birthday, Scottie Scheffler and Tom Kim have been good friends for a long time now. However, both of them are facing each other at the Presidents Cup. Scheffler is representing the American squad, while Kim is playing for Team International. Following a series of events, questions have arisen about their friendship. Let’s take a closer look at the situation.

It all started with Thursday’s four-ball match at the Presidents Cup. Scottie Scheffler and Russell Henley were playing against Sungjae Im and Tom Kim. The #1 shot a crucial birdie putt on 7th Hole and excitedly yelled, “What was that?” Yes, just like you, the commentators were also surprised and said, “Scheffler is showing some emotion.” Scheffler is always rather calm on the course and very rarely lets his “psychotic” side out. As it happened, Kyle Porter, a renowned golf media personality, said, “Tom Kim looks (and should be) scared of Scottie.” 

Nevertheless, it’s still too soon to say that there is any bitterness in their friendship. However, later Tom Kim did something that even commentators found “disrespectful.” NUCLR GOLF shared a post on X revealing Tom Kim and Sungjae Im vacated the 8th hole to walk 60 yards away to the 9th tee box before Scottie Scheffler finished putting out. Talking about it, Paul McGinley said, “That’s bordering on bad behavior. That’s disrespectful in my opinion.”

Witnessing this behavior, vice captains Kevin Kisner and Camilo Villegas walked up to Kim and Sungjae Im. John Wood revealed it, saying, “I’m not sure what was said, but it didn’t look all that friendly to be honest with you.” However, let’s not forget that both the golfers are in a tournament where the pressure is high on both teams. Not only that, Scheffler is also known for being a very fierce competitor. Considering that it’s safe to say that whatever happened at the Royal Montreal Golf Club is in the heat of the competition.

Scottie Scheffler and Tom Kim both share their birthdays on June 21. Last year, both golfers celebrated their birthdays together. Later, Scheffler also shared a story on his Instagram saying “pizza for the birthday boy” while tagging Tom Kim. Kim also shared a post on his Instagram with a long caption saying “21st birthday and sharing it on the same day with one of my closest friends, big bro.” He also appreciated Scheffler a lot in that post, calling him “pretty much almost everything.” However, this is not the only incident that reflects the depth of their friendship.

Scottie Scheffler consoled Tom Kim after the Paris Olympics

After the Paris Olympics, both golfers were moved to tears. Scheffler became emotional while singing the USA’s national anthem, overwhelmed by the love for his country. Meanwhile, Tom Kim was heartbroken after failing to win a medal and couldn’t hold back his tears. Later, the #1 golfer walked up to Kim and talked to him in private.

Although Kim didn’t disclose any details about their conversation, it certainly helped him. “[I’ve] never been really emotional after a round. I think these emotions are surprising, but I think it’s just all the hard work I’ve done this year to put myself in this position; those things are coming out. Just the things Scottie said to me after the round really kind of came out, and I’m just trying to hold it together,” as revealed on the Mirror. The two also battled it out in a playoff at the 2024 Travelers Championship, where Scheffler won.

While they seem like rivals on the greens, they are really good friends outside of it. What do you think about Tom Kim and Scottie Scheffler’s friendship? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments below!