In an electrifying moment for golf fans everywhere, 16-year-old amateur Kris Kim from England just made history at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson! 🏌️♂️🔥 Playing on a sponsor exemption, Kim became the youngest player since 2015 to make the cut at a Professional Golfers' Association (PGA) Tour event in McKinney, Texas, United States.
Kim capped off his second round on Friday with a clutch birdie, shooting an impressive 4-under 67. With a total of 7-under 135, he comfortably made the cut, joining 66 other players who advanced as the cut line settled at 6 under. Leading the pack was Jake Knapp at a scorching 14-under 128. 🌪️
The last time someone this young achieved such a feat was Kyle Suppa, who was also 16 when he made the cut at the Sony Open in Hawaii back in 2015. Now, Kim's name is etched alongside these prodigies, marking a new chapter in golf history. 📖✨
At just 16 years and seven months old, Kim surpasses none other than Jordan Spieth as the youngest player to make the cut at the Nelson. Spieth was nearly 17 when he made his PGA Tour debut at this very event in 2010, finishing tied for 16th. Talk about following in legendary footsteps! 🏆👣
Golf runs in Kim's veins—he's the son of former Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) Tour player Ji-Hyun Suh, a native of the Republic of Korea. Making his PGA Tour debut even more special, Kim is the first amateur sponsored by South Korean company CJ Group, which is the new title sponsor of the Nelson. This tournament is all about firsts for Kim! 🌟🇰🇷
With such an explosive start to his career, the future looks brighter than ever for Kris Kim. Keep an eye on this rising star—he's just getting started! 🚀🎯
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Kris Kim, 16, is youngest since 2015 to make cut at a PGA Tour event
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