Overview
- Starting five shots behind Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau in the final group, Kim closed with a bogey-free 9-under 63 to finish 23 under and win by three over Rahm.
- The victory is Kim’s first in nearly 16 years, ending a drought that followed a long break from competition tied to injuries and addiction recovery he has spoken about publicly.
- Kim resecured his LIV place by finishing third at the league’s Promotions event in January, then joined Dustin Johnson’s 4Aces shortly before Adelaide after Patrick Reed’s departure.
- Ripper GC won the team competition at The Grange, Legion XIII placed second, and Kim’s 4Aces finished third.
- Peers and fans hailed the comeback, with Kim embracing his family on the 18th and receiving congratulations from Rahm, DeChambeau and other pros.