Michael Kim Conquers the French Open with a Dramatic Victory
In an exciting day in Paris, American golfer Michael Kim won the French Open, sealing his victory with a 15-foot par putt on the last hole. This victory marks his first world title in seven years. Kim, who is in 64th position in the world ranking, showed his mettle by completing a round of 6 under par (65), finishing the week with a total of 16 under par. His last victory had been at the John Deere Classic on the PGA Tour in 2018, where he won by eight strokes.The competition was intense, with Australia’s Elvis Smylie and France’s Ko Jeong-weon tied for second place, both with rounds of 65 strokes. The renowned golfer Brooks Koepka, who started the final round tied for the lead, failed to maintain the pace, finishing alone in fourth position after a round of 68 strokes. Koepka, winner of five majors, has not won a tournament since August 2024 on the LIV Golf circuit. Kim, who has become an unexpected star on social media, made history by being the first American to win the French Open in 53 years, since Barry Jaeckel in 1972. Walter Hagen and Byron Nelson are other American players who have won the title.I went blank when that putt went in.
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