Korean Tour money leader suspended 3 years for obscene gesture
Bio Kim received a three-year suspension from the Korean Tour on Tuesday for making an obscene gesture toward the crowd, according to Golf Channel's Ryan Lavner.
During the final round of the Daegu Gyeongbuk Open, the Korean Tour's money leader heard a camera shutter on the 16th hole and became upset. Kim turned around and flashed the middle finger to the gallery before slamming his club into the tee block.
The Korean PGA Tour has suspended Bio Kim for 3 years after he flipped off a fan using their cell phone in his swing 😲 pic.twitter.com/hbfmLJeiVB
— GOLF.com (@GOLF_com) October 1, 2019
He went on to win the event and apologized for his actions afterward.
Kim also received a fine equivalent to $8,350 USD, according to Lavner.
"Kim Bio damaged the dignity of a golfer with etiquette violation and inappropriate behavior," the Tour said in a statement.
The 29-year-old played on the PGA Tour in 2011.
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