Overview
- Starting five shots behind Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau in the final group, Kim surged with nine birdies, including five on the back nine, to finish 23 under.
- The 40-year-old beat Rahm by three strokes as DeChambeau closed with a 74 and tied for third with Tyrrell Hatton and Peter Uihlein at 17 under.
- His triumph ends a nearly 16-year drought after a 12-year break from professional golf during which he battled addiction before returning to competition in 2024.
- Ripper GC won the team title in Adelaide ahead of Rahm’s Legion XIII, with 4Aces taking third behind Kim’s closing 63.
- The comeback victory drew widespread praise across golf and earns Official World Golf Ranking points that are set to lift Kim’s standing.