Tom Kim won a Presidents Cup-leading four points. Then he raced to catch a flight: a gold medal and a military exemption is on the line.
Tom Kim left the Presidents Cup early following the International team's defeat to the United States at Medinah Country Club. Kim departed Chicago to travel to Japan for the Asian Games, where he is scheduled to compete beginning Wednesday. Playing for South Korea, Kim is seeking a gold medal to earn an exemption from mandatory military service.
Kim was the top performer of the event, earning four points across the competition to lead all players on both rosters. Teaming with Si Woo Kim, he achieved a 3-1-0 record over the first three days before defeating Wyndham Clark 3 up in Sunday singles.
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