Tom Kim shifts focus from Presidents Cup to Asian Games
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 27, 2026, 3:43 AM
Last updated Sep 27, 2026
Tom Kim is expected to leave the Presidents Cup on Sunday to compete in the Asian Games, which begin on Wednesday in Japan. Kim has won three out of four matches at Medinah but will likely miss the conclusion of the tournament. A gold medal in the Asian Games would exempt him from mandatory military service in South Korea. He is one of three South Korean golfers in the competition, alongside S.H. Kim and Do-yeob Moon.
- •Tom Kim transitions from the Presidents Cup to Asian Games this week.
- •He has won three of his four matches at Medinah.
- •A gold medal would excuse him from military service.
- •Asian Games start on Wednesday at Kasugi Country Club.
- •Kim is joined by teammates S.H. Kim and Do-yeob Moon.
- 3:43 AMYahoo Sports — Tom Kim going from Presidents Cup to Asian Games with chance to be exempt from military service
- 3:14 AMESPN Golf — Kim to go from Presidents Cup to Asian Games with chance for military service exemption
- 1:51 AMYahoo Sports — Tom Kim goes from Presidents Cup to Asian Games with a chance to be exempt from military service
"The International team has a chance to win the Presidents Cup for the first time in 28 years, and Tom Kim most likely won't be around for the outcome Sunday. Kim, who has won three of his four matches this week at Medinah, faces a tournament that feels just as big next week in Japan. A gold medal in the men's competition or the team competition would excuse Kim from his mandatory military service.
"The International team has a chance to win the Presidents Cup for the first time in 28 years, and Tom Kim most likely won’t be around for the outcome Sunday.
"Tom Kim, one three South Korean golfers competing in next week's Asian Games, is leaving for Japan late Sunday afternoon, per the AP.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 27, 2026, 3:43 AMTom Kim going from Presidents Cup to Asian Games with chance to be exempt from military service
The International team has a chance to win the Presidents Cup for the first time in 28 years, and Tom Kim most likely won’t be around for the outcome Sunday.
- ESPN GolfSep 27, 2026, 3:14 AMKim to go from Presidents Cup to Asian Games with chance for military service exemption
Tom Kim, one three South Korean golfers competing in next week's Asian Games, is leaving for Japan late Sunday afternoon, per the AP.
- Yahoo SportsSep 27, 2026, 1:51 AMTom Kim goes from Presidents Cup to Asian Games with a chance to be exempt from military service
The International team has a chance to win the Presidents Cup for the first time in 28 years, and Tom Kim most likely won't be around for the outcome Sunday. Kim, who has won three of his four matches this week at Medinah, faces a tournament that feels just as big next week in Japan. A gold medal in the men's competition or the team competition would excuse Kim from his mandatory military service.
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