Tom Kim wins Asian Games gold and avoids military duty
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 4:33 PM
Last updated Oct 3, 2026
Tom Kim secured a gold medal at the Asian Games in Japan on October 3, 2026, finishing with a final-round score of 64 at Kasugai Country Club. The victory allows Kim to complete only four weeks of military training instead of 18-24 months. Following this win, he announced his withdrawal from the upcoming Baycurrent Classic on the PGA Tour. Kim expressed relief after what he described as a long day, feeling grateful for the outcome.
- •Tom Kim won the Asian Games gold medal with an 18-under par total.
- •He finished three strokes clear of the competition.
- •Kim's win allows him to complete only four weeks of military service.
- •He has withdrawn from next week's PGA Tour event.
- •Kim felt relieved after the demanding schedule leading to his win.
- 4:33 PMYahoo Sports — Tom Kim makes statement after winning Asian Games gold medal and avoiding South Korean military duty
"Tom Kim has been incredibly busy over the past two weeks. Kim must have been running on empty on Saturday as he cruised to victory at the Asian Games in Japan.
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