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CAL standout Michael Kim turns pro

Published

10 years ago

Dec 20, 2013

University of California golfer Michael Kim has decided to forgo his junior year of college to turn professional.

Kim, the NCAA Division I Player of the Year and the No. 4-ranked amateur, did not earn full status on the Web.com Tour’s Q-School finals last week at PGA West, but his T56 finish will earn him conditional status on the PGA Tour’s foremost developmental tour.

“I’m really excited. I’ve been waiting for this for a while now, and I’m excited to take the next step,” Kim said. “I’m beyond excited to play in the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines, which is basically my home course.”

Kim made the cut in both PGA Tour events he competed in last year, finishing T17 at the U.S. Open at Merion in June and T38 at the Greenbrier Classic in July. He has also been awarded a sponsor’s exemption to the Farmers Insurance Open in late January where he will make his first professional start.

Kim was born in Seoul South Korea, but attended Torrey Pines High School in San Diego and now resides in Del Mar, Calif. He has been been one of amateur golf’s most notable stars for years, and should have no problem earning future sponsors exemptions in 2014.

“I just felt like it was time to move on. I feel like I’ve accomplished everything I can in college, other than a national championship.”

Click here to see the clubs Kim has in the bag.

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Photos from the 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson

Published

5 days ago

Apr 30, 2024

GolfWRX Staff

GolfWRX is on site this week in McKinney, Texas, at the 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson (FKA the AT&T Byron Nelson).

Last year at TPC Craig Ranch, Jason Day ended a five-year winless streak. J-Day is in the field again, as are Jordan Spieth, Tom Kim, and Will Zalatoris.

We have our usual assortment of general galleries, WITBs, and pullout albums for your perusal. As always, we’ll continue to add links to additional albums as they make their way to us from the Lone Star State.

Check out links to all our photos below.

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Photos from the 2024 Zurich Classic of New Orleans

Published

2 weeks ago

Apr 23, 2024

GolfWRX Staff

GolfWRX is live on site this week at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans for the PGA Tour’s one-and-only two-man team event.

As usual, general galleries, WITBs, and pullout albums — including some pretty spicy custom putters and headcovers — await your viewing.

Be sure to check back for more photos from the Big Easy, as we’ll continue to update this page with additional galleries throughout the week.

General Albums

WITB Albums

Pullout Albums

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Photos from the 2024 RBC Heritage

Published

3 weeks ago

Apr 16, 2024

GolfWRX Staff

GolfWRX is on site this week at Harbour Town Golf Links on Hilton Head Island for the RBC Heritage. Plenty of golfers who competed in the Masters last week will be making the quick turnaround in the Lowcountry of South Carolina as the Heritage is again one of the Tour’s Signature Events.

We have general albums for you to check out, as well as plenty of WITBs — including Justin Thomas and Justin Rose.

We’ll continue to update as more photos flow in from SC.

Check out links to all our photos, below.