Michael Kim Wins Championship at the French Open
American golfer Michael Kim secured a crucial victory at the French Open, marking his first worldwide title in seven years. Kim sealed his triumph with a 15-foot par putt on the final hole, surpassing his competitors by a single stroke. Kim, ranked 64th, demonstrated his skill by completing a round of 6 under par (65), finishing the week with a total of 16 under par. His last victory had been in 2018 at the John Deere Classic on the PGA Tour, where he won by eight strokes.The competition was intense, with Elvis Smylie of Australia and Ko Jeong-weon of France tied for second place after recording rounds of 65 strokes. Brooks Koepka, who started the final round at the top, failed to maintain his position, finishing in fourth place. Koepka, winner of five majors, had eight pars and a bogey in the second half of the course, completing the day with 68 strokes. Koepka’s last victory was in August 2024 on the LIV Golf circuit, in Greenbrier, West Virginia. This was his third consecutive week on the European tour, after missing the cut at the Irish Open and the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth. Kim, recognized on social media, became the first American to win the French Open in 53 years, since Barry Jaeckel in 1972. Walter Hagen and Byron Nelson also achieved the title.I went blank when that putt went in.
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