Kim conquers the French Open: First American in 53 years

Michael Kim Crowned at the French Open with a Dramatic Finish

American golfer Michael Kim won the French Open this Sunday, securing his first world title in seven years. Kim achieved an impressive comeback, sealing the victory with a 15-foot par putt on the last hole.

Kim, currently ranked 64th in the world, demonstrated his skill on the field. His last victory dated back to 2018 at the John Deere Classic on the PGA Tour. The competition was intense, with Elvis Smylie of Australia and Ko Jeong-weon of France, both with rounds of 65 strokes, sharing second place. The American completed a round of 65 strokes, six under par, finishing the week with a total of 16 under par.

“I went blank when that putt went in,” Kim stated after his exciting victory.

Michael Kim

Brooks Koepka, who started the final round at the top of the leaderboard, failed to maintain the pace, finishing in fourth place. Koepka, a five-time major winner, struggled in the second half of the round, adding a bogey. Kim, who has become a popular figure on social media, made history by being the first American to win the French Open in 53 years.