Tom Kim joins Tiger Woods in elite company with Shriners Children’s Open victory

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Following his victory at the Shriners Children’s Open in Las Vegas on Sunday, Tom Kim became the first player since Tiger Woods to earn his second PGA Tour victory before the age of 21. 

Cue the comparisons. 

Tom Kim of South Korea plays his shot from the 16th tee during the final round of the Shriners Children's Open at TPC Summerlin on Oct. 9, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Orlando Ramirez/Getty Images)

Kim, who turned 20 on June 21, was tied for the lead with eight-time PGA Tour winner and 2021 FedEx Cup champion Patrick Cantlay on the 18th hole when Cantlay seemingly imploded, finishing the hole on a 35-foot putt for a triple bogey — and a second place finish. 

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"It's really amazing," Kim said after his victory, via the PGA Tour. "A few months ago, I didn't have any status in the U.S., and now being a two-time winner on TOUR, having that place with Tiger, it's an unbelievable feeling for me. It's an honor for me, and it's definitely a dream come true."

Kim won his first victory at the Wyndham Championship in August and his second after just 18 career starts on the Tour. 

Tom Kim of South Korea poses with the trophy after winning the Shriners Children's Open at TPC Summerlin on Oct. 9, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Orlando Ramirez/Getty Images)

Sunday’s victory marked the first time a player won two Tour events before 21 since Woods did it 1996. 

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"I've worked really hard, and my team has worked really hard to this point, and I'm just really grateful and I'm fortunate to have an opportunity like this.