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Si Woo Kim is about to play one of the hardest rounds of his career

Si Woo Kim has faced all kinds of pressure in his career. On Sunday in Korea, he will face the most terrifying round of his career.

By Jessica Marksbury · Golf

Published: Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 9:25 PM

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Si Woo Kim faces intense pressure entering the final round of the Genesis Championship in South Korea.
Kim is three shots behind leader Yuto Katsuragawa at 10 under par through 54 holes.
A victory would mark Kim's first professional tournament win in his home country.

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Si Woo Kim is facing immense hometown pressure as he enters the final round of the DP World Tour's Genesis Championship at Woo Jeong Hills CC in Cheonan, South Korea. Kim, who has never won a professional tournament in South Korea, sits three shots off the lead at 10 under par following rounds of 67, 69, and 67 through the first three rounds.

Leader Yuto Katsuragawa currently sets the pace as Kim aims to secure an emotional victory in front of his home fans. The writer highlights how competing for home support creates unique psychological hurdles, drawing parallels to past pressure-filled moments faced by Rory McIlroy and Wayne Rooney.

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