Tom Kim wins Genesis Scottish Open, receives text from Tiger Woods
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 8:31 PM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
Tom Kim secured his victory at the Genesis Scottish Open on July 12, 2026, marking his fourth win on the PGA Tour. He shot a final-round 64 to win by two strokes. The 24-year-old's last PGA Tour victory came three years ago. After the win, he shared that Tiger Woods was the first to text him congratulations, highlighting their connection through TGL. Kim is set to compete next at Royal Birkdale for The Open, having previously missed the cut in the last two iterations of the tournament.
- •Tom Kim wins Genesis Scottish Open with a final round of 64
- •He became a four-time PGA Tour winner at age 24
- •Tiger Woods was the first to congratulate him via text
- •Kim will compete next at The Open at Royal Birkdale
- •He previously tied for second at the 2023 Open
- 8:31 PMYahoo Sports — The First Person to Text Tom Kim After His Scottish Open Win? Tiger Woods
"Tiger Woods doesn't mess around when it comes to quick congratulatory texts. On Sunday, it was Tom Kim's turn after claiming the Genesis Scottish Open.
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