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Tiger Woods' Kind Gesture: Kim's Comeback Triumph
13 Jul
Summary
- Tom Kim won the Scottish Open after a three-year drought.
- Tiger Woods sent Kim a congratulatory text after his win.
- Kim overcame a significant slump, dropping outside top 100.
Tom Kim secured his fourth career PGA Tour title at the Genesis Scottish Open, concluding a three-year drought with a final-round, bogey-free 64. This victory represents a significant personal turnaround for the 24-year-old, who had spent much of the past two seasons struggling outside the world's top 100.
Kim revealed that Tiger Woods was the first to text him congratulations following his win, a gesture he deeply appreciated. Their connection was further solidified during the 2026 TGL finals, where they were teammates. Kim's win came dramatically, as he overcame overnight leaders to take the lead and ultimately finish two shots clear.
Before this triumphant return, Kim experienced a notable slump, failing to secure any victories in 2024 or 2025 and dropping out of the top 100 golfers globally. He also drew inspiration from Scottie Scheffler's composure and intentionally studied interviews from elite players to refine his mental approach to the game.
