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Kim Si-woo nears 'top' form with $40 million milestone; first win awaits
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Kim Si-woo nears 'top' form with $40 million milestone; first win awaits

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Kim Si-woo finished second at the FedEx St. Jude Championship, earning $2.16 million and surpassing $40 million in career PGA Tour earnings.
  • He became the first South Korean golfer to achieve this milestone, marking his third runner-up finish this season.
  • Kim credits his close friendship and frequent practice rounds with world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler for his improved performance, though he still seeks a victory.

Kim Si-woo achieved a significant career milestone at the FedEx St. Jude Championship, securing second place and surpassing $40 million in career PGA Tour earnings. The South Korean golfer earned $2.16 million for his runner-up finish, bringing his total to $40,509,184. This achievement makes him the first Korean golfer to reach the $40 million mark on the PGA Tour.

We practice together two to three times a week when there's no offseason or tournaments. I've asked him a lot about shots I found difficult, and trying to make his tips my own has been a great help.

— Kim Si-wooKim Si-woo discussing his practice sessions and learning from Scottie Scheffler.

Despite not winning this season, Kim has consistently performed at a high level, with three runner-up finishes and eleven top-10 placements. He currently ranks fourth in the FedEx Cup standings and has reached a career-best 13th in the world rankings. His remarkable consistency and skill have been notably influenced by his friendship with world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, with whom he lives in Dallas, Texas.

"We practice together two to three times a week when there's no offseason or tournaments," Kim shared in a virtual interview. "I've asked him a lot about shots I found difficult, and trying to make his tips my own has been a great help." He humorously noted Scheffler's flawless play during their casual rounds, contrasting it with occasional mistakes in tournaments. "He never makes mistakes when he plays with me on the home course. He's more invincible than in matches," Kim added, admitting he hasn't beaten Scheffler in two years.

He never makes mistakes when he plays with me on the home course. He's more invincible than in matches.

— Kim Si-wooKim Si-woo describing Scottie Scheffler's performance during their casual games.

While Kim rates his season a 9 out of 10 for consistent play and improvement, the sole point deducted is for his persistent desire for a win. His last PGA Tour victory was the 2023 Sony Open, and he aims for at least one win annually, a goal he hasn't met for three years. With two opportunities remaining in the playoffs, including a near-certain spot in the Tour Championship, Kim remains optimistic. "I believe a win will come to me if I keep playing my game," he stated, vowing to give his all in the upcoming BMW Championship.

I believe a win will come to me if I keep playing my game.

— Kim Si-wooKim Si-woo expressing his confidence in eventually securing another victory.
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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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