Kim posted an 18-under cumulative score at the 2026 Asian Games to win the tournament by three strokes.
Analysis:Kim flew straight from the Presidents Cup to represent South Korea at the Asian Games in Japan. He finished the tournament with a six-under 64 final round, and his efforts were enough for him to secure an individual gold medal while helping his team win silver. The win also guaranteed Kim military exemption bar basic training, so the 24-year-old can continue his professional golfing career with minimal interruption. He finished 14th in the 2026 FedExCup Standings thanks to nine top-25 finishes and four top-10s, including a victory at the Genesis Scottish Open, solo third at the U.S. Open and T5 at the Wyndham Championship.
