English newbie golfer Kris Kim grew to become the youngest golfer to make the minimize on a PGA Tour occasion in practically a decade after he shot a 4-under 67 within the second spherical of THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson on Friday.
The 16-year-old golfer, who’s the son of former LPGA Tour participant Ji-Hyun Suh, had a easy purpose heading into the match.
Kris Kim of England watches a tee shot on the 14th gap throughout the second spherical of THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson at TPC Craig Ranch on Might 3, 2024, in McKinney, Texas. (Mike Mulholland/Getty Photographs for The CJ Cup)
“Simply make the minimize, to be sincere,” he advised reporters after the spherical. “I knew one thing round this quantity could be ok, however to shoot that I’m fairly blissful.”
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Kim had six birdies, together with one on the 18th gap, at TPC Craig Ranch to turn into the youngest participant to make the minimize on a Tour occasion since Kyle Suppa did so in 2015.
“It feels fairly good,” he stated of his accomplishment. “I really feel like I performed properly during the last two days. Keep fairly affected person on the market, and I assume it labored.”
Kris Kim of England appears to be like over a putt on the tenth gap throughout the first spherical of THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson at TPC Craig Ranch on Might 2, 2024, in McKinney, Texas. (Mike Mulholland/Getty Photographs for The CJ Cup)
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At 16 years, seven months outdated, Kim additionally surpassed 13-time PGA Tour winner Jordan Spieth because the youngest participant to make the minimize on the Nelson.
Kim is at present T24 by means of 13 holes within the third spherical on Saturday.
Kris Kim of England appears to be like on whereas enjoying within the first spherical of THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson at TPC Craig Ranch on Might 2, 2024, in McKinney, Texas. (Mike Mulholland/Getty Photographs for The CJ Cup)
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With two extra rounds forward of him, Kim stated his solely purpose is to “go as little as doable” and have enjoyable doing it.
“I’ve loved it a lot the final couple of days, and being right here two extra days makes it a lot sweeter.”
The Related Press contributed to this report.
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