Tom Kim

Professional golfer

South Korean Seoul, South Korea

Quick Info

ProfessionProfessional golfer
NationalitySouth Korean
Date of Birth21/06/2002
Age24 years
BirthplaceSeoul, 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.

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Bio/Wiki

Known AsTom Kim
Full NameKim Joo-hyung
SummarySouth Korean professional golfer who plays on the PGA Tour.

Physical Stats & More

Height6 ft 0 in
HandednessRight-handed
SwingRight

Personal Life

LanguagesKorean, English, Tagalog
ChildhoodLived in several countries growing up, including China, Thailand, Australia, and the Philippines.

Relationships & More

FatherChang-Ik Lee

Family

FatherChang-Ik Lee, a professional golfer and teaching professional.

Career

Turned Professional2018
First Professional Win2019 Malaysian event on the Asian Development Tour
PGA Tour Debut EraEarly 2020s
Notable Achievements
  • Won the 2022 Wyndham Championship
  • Won the Shriners Children's Open in 2022 and defended it in 2023
  • Won the 2026 Genesis Scottish Open
  • Represented the International Team at the 2022 Presidents Cup
Tour Wins4 PGA Tour wins

Style Quotient

NicknameTom, 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.
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