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Korean stars' Shriners Children's Open success over as PGA scraps tournament


Published on 2024-12-18 02:05:16 - MSN
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  • The PGA has scrapped the Shriners Children's Open, ending a streak of success for Korean golfers Tom Kim and Im Sung-jae.

The article discusses the success of Korean golfers at the Shriners Children's Open, where Tom Kim defended his title, marking a significant achievement in his young career. Kim, at 21, became the first player since 2013 to successfully defend a PGA Tour title, showcasing his prowess by finishing with a score of 20-under 264. Other Korean players also performed well, with Byeong Hun An finishing third and S.H. Kim tying for fourth. This event was particularly notable as it was the last Shriners Children's Open to be held in Las Vegas, as the PGA Tour decided to scrap the tournament from its schedule. The article highlights the emotional and professional significance of this event for the Korean players, especially given the backdrop of the tournament's discontinuation.

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