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PGA TOUR 2022, Wyndham Championship, Sedgefield CC, Greensboro, NC: 4-7 August
Tom Kim wins Wyndham Championship at 20 years old; gains immediate PGA TOUR membership
Tom Kim's PGA Membership rested on his win of this tournament, and he was determined to secure it. His determination saw him through and he has won the 2022 Wyndham Championship by five shots, 20-under par, ahead of countryman Sungjae Im.
Aussie Cameron Percy played well through the storm-wracked tournament, coming in T8, 11-under.
From PGA TOUR Daily Wrap-up, by The AP:
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Joohyung “Tom” Kim announced his arrival on the PGA TOUR when the 20-year-old South Korean closed with a 9-under 61 for a five-shot victory in the Wyndham Championship on Sunday, making him the second-youngest winner on TOUR since World War II.
A marathon day because of storm delays turned into a sprint for Kim. He finished the third round in the morning and was two shots behind, and then shot 27 on the front nine to leave the rest of the field in his wake.
No one came close the rest of the way. Read more
From Sky Sports:
Joohyung Kim became the second-youngest winner on the PGA Tour this century and first born in the 2000s are easing to an impressive five-stroke victory at the Wyndham Championship.
Kim, who quadruple-bogeyed his opening hole of the tournament on Thursday, went into the final round two strokes off the pace but pulled clear of the field by playing an eight-hole stretch in eight under on his way to a brilliant nine-under 61.Read more
From Yahoo!Sports, by Ryan Young:
Joohyung Kim completely ran away with the Wyndham Championship on Sunday, and it earned him a spot in the FedExCup Playoffs.
Kim, after firing an incredible 27 on his front nine, posted a 9-under 61 to take the four-shot win in the season-finale event at Sedgefield Country Club. The victory not only marked the first for the 20-year-old on the PGA Tour, but it gives him an instant Tour membership and secures his spot in the postseason. Read more
From Eurosport, by Alex Livie:
The Wyndham Championship closes the regular season on the PGA Tour and much was settled on Sunday. Joohyung Kim cemented his status on the Tour with his victory in what was his ninth start on the PGA Tour.
Kim stormed to victory at Sedgefield Country Club in blistering fashion. He went out in 27 strokes, the second lowest front nine in PGA Tour history and held firm on the run for home. Read more
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