Quick Info
| Profession | Professional golfer |
|---|---|
| Nationality | South Korean |
| Date of Birth | 21/06/2002 |
| Age | 24 years |
| Birthplace | Seoul, South Korea |
Latest News about Tom Kim
03/10/2026
Tom Kim won gold in the men’s golf event at the 2026 Asian Games with a final-round 64, securing a career-changing military exemption for South Korea. The result was described as a major turning point because it helped him avoid the mandatory military service that could have interrupted his professional career.
12/07/2026
Tom Kim won the 2026 Genesis Scottish Open with a bogey-free final-round 64 at The Renaissance Club in North Berwick, finishing two shots ahead of Min Woo Lee and Robert MacIntyre. The victory ended a long PGA Tour winless stretch and marked his fourth PGA Tour title.
Do you like Tom Kim?
You can vote only once.
Bio/Wiki
| Known As | Tom Kim |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Kim Joo-hyung |
| Summary | South Korean professional golfer who plays on the PGA Tour. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6 ft 0 in |
|---|---|
| Handedness | Right-handed |
| Swing | Right |
Personal Life
| Languages | Korean, English, Tagalog |
|---|---|
| Childhood | Lived in several countries growing up, including China, Thailand, Australia, and the Philippines. |
Relationships & More
| Father | Chang-Ik Lee |
|---|
Family
| Father | Chang-Ik Lee, a professional golfer and teaching professional. |
|---|
Career
| Turned Professional | 2018 |
|---|---|
| First Professional Win | 2019 Malaysian event on the Asian Development Tour |
| PGA Tour Debut Era | Early 2020s |
| Notable Achievements |
|
| Tour Wins | 4 PGA Tour wins |
Style Quotient
| Nickname | Tom, reportedly from Thomas the Tank Engine in childhood. |
|---|
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Won his first professional event in Malaysia in 2019. | |
| 2. Became the first PGA Tour winner born after 2000. | |
| 3. Has competed internationally across Asia and the United States. |