2023 Shriners Children's Open leaderboard, grades: Tom Kim emerges from crowded pack to defend crown
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The 21-year-old becomes the youngest three-time winner on the PGA Tour since Tiger Woods
Tom Kim emerged from a crowded leaderboard Sunday at TPC Summerlin to claim the 2023 Shriners Children's Open. Getting to 20 under, the South Korean outpaced Adam Hadwin by one stroke thanks to clutch shots down the stretch. With his triumph, Kim becomes the second player to successfully defend a tournament this season, joining world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler at the WM Phoenix Open. The 21-year-old also becomes the youngest three-time winner on the PGA Tour since Tiger Woods.
Kim's last victory came on these Las Vegas grounds a year ago. Though he hadn't returned to the winner's circle since, Kim's quality never wavered. He arrived at this year's tournament fresh off seven top 25s in a row with a notable runner-up performance at The Open on an injured ankle.
"It was a long day," said Kim. "I really felt confident in myself, and I was playing really well. I knew if I just did me I was going to be able to do it. It's been a long season, it's almost a year later and here we are again. I am very fortunate to defend. Glory to the man above for guiding me, and I have learned so much this year and it has been such a blessing and very humbling. I am stoked to get this one for our team."
