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Is Tom Kim Playing in the 2023 Tour Championship?

Published 08/19/2023, 12:12 PM EDT

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After Week 1 of the 2023 FedEx Cup Playoffs, which was very exciting, all eyes are on the Tour Championship, and one name that has caught everyone’s attention is Tom Kim. Everyone wants to know if Tom Kim will play in the 2023 Tour Championship.

The Tour Championship, which will be held from August 24-27, is drawing near, and the golfing community is anticipating the announcement of the 2023 FedEx Cup champion with great anticipation. The scenario is set for an epic struggle between the competitors that will enthrall spectators and highlight golf’s incredible skill.

Tom Kim: Rising Star secures spot in Tour Championship

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Tom Kim became a noteworthy Tour Championship contender in the middle of this flurry of points and triumphs. He has achieved a top spot in the FedEx Cup standings because to his exceptional regular season play and solid showings in key competitions. Kim’s ranking among the Top 30 players after Week 1 is evidence of his tremendous talent and consistency as the FedEx Cup Playoff field shrinks to only 50 players.

Tom Kim has qualified for the coveted Tour Championship, a competition that attracts the world’s top players, with a total of 1552 FedEx Cup points under his belt. Golf fans all over the world will be riveted to their televisions, waiting for the drama and thrills that only the Tour Championship can provide. 

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But one thing is for certain: Tom Kim’s ascent to the Tour Championship is evidence of his talent and perseverance, and his participation in the competition guarantees that spectators can look forward to nothing less than amazing moments on the fairways of East Lake Golf Club.

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All eyes will be on Tom Kim and his fellow contenders as they compete for the $20 million FedEx Cup’s top prize as the golfing world excitedly expects the Tour Championship. The competition promises to be a spectacular battle of ability, willpower, and sportsmanship, and Kim’s inclusion among the elite group is evidence of his standing as one of the game’s up-and-coming stars.

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FedEx Cup points breakdown: How golfers earned big

Lucas Glover performed admirably during the FedEx St. Jude Championship, defeating Patrick Cantlay in a thrilling match after one hole of a sudden-death playoff. With this triumph, Glover earned his second PGA Tour victory in as many weeks, a rare feat that puts him in a strong position to fight for the coveted FedEx Cup at the upcoming Tour Championship, which will be held from August 24-27.

Every player who made the cut earned significant FedEx Cup points, and the champion of each regular-season PGA Tour event received 500 of them. The winner of important World Golf Championships and other “designated” competitions received an even larger 550 FedEx Cup points, and the winners of the four major tournaments and the Players Championship received an astounding 600 points. The winner of any event played the same week as a major or a designated event also received 300 points.

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What’s your take on Tom Kim’s addition to the Tour Championship? Let us know your view in the comments below.

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