Tom Kim, on brink of 22, shoots 62 to lead Travelers
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[June 21, 2024]
Tom Kim of South Korea birdied his final two holes to break away
from the pack and secure the first-round lead at the Travelers
Championship on Thursday in Cromwell, Conn.
One day shy of his 22nd birthday, Kim posted an 8-under 62 at TPC River
Highlands to build a two-shot cushion over Rickie Fowler, Will Zalatoris,
Akshay Bhatia and Kurt Kitayama.
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Jun 16, 2024; Pinehurst, North Carolina, USA; Tom Kim walks to the third
green during the final round of the U.S. Open golf tournament. Mandatory
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Scottie Scheffler was part of a tie at 5-under
65. The World No. 1 credited a tweak in his swing mechanics for
helping him get back on track; Thursday ended a six-round streak
of failing to break 70.
As for Kim, five of his birdies came on the back nine, including
a 16-foot putt at the par-4 10th hole and a 2 1/2-footer
following a terrific approach at the par-4 12th. He punctuated
his round by converting birdie putts from 14 and 7 feet,
respectively.
Already a three-time winner on tour, Kim is looking for his
first win at a signature event. The Travelers is the tour's last
signature event of the regular season, with $20 million in prize
money on offer and no 36-hole cut coming Friday.
Defending champion Keegan Bradley opened with a 1-under 69.
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