Kim wins Asian Games gold to secure military exemption
Summary
Tom Kim won the gold medal in golf at the Asian Games, which allows him to avoid South Korea's mandatory military service except for a short basic training. He finished the tournament with a strong final round and a three-stroke lead, securing his exemption and enabling him to focus on his golf career.Key Facts
- Tom Kim is 24 years old and won gold at the Asian Games golf event.
- Winning gold exempts him from nearly two years of military service required of most South Korean men.
- The military exemption applies to Asian Games champions and Olympic medal winners, except for short basic training under one month.
- Kim finished the final round with a score of six under par 64, winning by three strokes and totaling 18 under for the tournament.
- He traveled quickly from the Presidents Cup in the U.S. to compete in Japan, managing jet lag and little sleep.
- Kim is ranked 32nd in the world and has four PGA Tour wins, including the Scottish Open in July.
- Other South Korean athletes like Son Heung-min have received similar exemptions after winning gold at the Asian Games.
- South Korea only allowed silver in the team event at the Asian Games, so another golfer, SH Kim, did not get an exemption.
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