Tom Kim likely to leave Presidents Cup early for Asian Games
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 27, 2026, 9:30 AM
Last updated Sep 27, 2026

Tom Kim is expected to depart Medinah Country Club before the conclusion of the 2026 Presidents Cup on Sunday. He has been a key player for the International Team, contributing to their three-point lead over the U.S. with 12 singles matches remaining. His departure is influenced by his participation in the Asian Games, starting Wednesday, where success could exempt him from mandatory military service in South Korea. If the International Team secures victory in the Presidents Cup, Kim's early exit would prevent him from joining in celebration.
- •International Team leads USA 10.5-7.5 entering final day.
- •Tom Kim has won three of four matches so far.
- •Kim faces Wyndham Clark in the second singles match.
- •Asian Games begin Wednesday, affecting Kim's availability.
- •Gold medal could exempt Kim from military service.
- 9:30 AMYahoo Sports — Why Tom Kim will ‘most likely’ leave Medinah before the Presidents Cup has even finished on Sunday
"Tom Kim has played an integral part in building the International Team’s three-point lead heading into the final day of the 2026 Presidents Cup. Geoff Ogilvy’s team leads the USA 10.
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