Kim, 20, wins Wyndham

Joohyung "Tom" Kim earned his first TOUR victory and a spot in the FedExCup Play [View in browser]( [PGA TOUR Wire to Wire]() [KimTrophyW2W.jpg]() Joohyung "Tom" Kim earned his first TOUR victory and a spot in the FedExCup Playoffs with his win at the Wyndham Championship. (Getty Images) TEEING OFF JOOHYUNG ‘TOM’ KIM WINS WYNDHAM, EARNS FEDEXCUP PLAYOFFS BERTH Joohyung “Tom” Kim had one scenario to earn a FedExCup Playoffs berth: [win the Wyndham Championship](). The 20-year-old South Korean did just that, closing in 9-under 61 at Sedgefield CC – including an 8-under 27 on the front nine Sunday – to race past the field and earn his first PGA TOUR title, becoming a TOUR member in the process. Kim, whose English name is a byproduct of his childhood love for the venerable “Thomas the Tank Engine” television series, becomes the second youngest TOUR winner since 1932 – overcoming a [quadruple bogey on his first hole Thursday]() to finish 20 under, five clear of Sungjae Im and John Huh. He declared in recent weeks that his [lifelong dream was to be a PGA TOUR member](), and he secured a 2022-23 TOUR card with a top-10 at last week’s Rocket Mortgage Classic. He expedited that achievement in North Carolina. By accepting TOUR membership, he moves to No. 34 on the FedExCup, 500 points accrued for his victory (917 total). And his schedule now includes the postseason. FEDEXCUP PLAYOFFS BEGIN AT TPC SOUTHWIND The FedExCup Playoffs begin at the [FedEx St. Jude Championship]() in Memphis, a city that’s held a PGA TOUR event every year since 1958. [Here’s a look at the 125 players]() who qualified for the start of the FedExCup Playoffs. Tony Finau looks to defend his title from last season’s FedExCup Playoffs opener, [which moves to TPC Southwind](), coming off the back of two consecutive TOUR titles. Cameron Smith returns to action after [winning The Open Championship at St. Andrews](). The Claret Jug winner lost in a playoff to Finau a year ago at the event played at Liberty National Golf Club. Scottie Scheffler, thanks to his four victories earlier in the year, heads into the FedExCup Playoffs first in the FedExCup standings. [Last season’s FedExCup Champion Patrick Cantlay]() travels to Memphis ranked fifth in the standings. TOUR rookie Cameron Young sits ninth in the FedExCup and is looking for his first TOUR victory. Sam Burns (No. 3) and Hideki Matsuyama (No. 7), who lost in a playoff at last year’s WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational played at TPC Southwind, are back looking for some more magic in Memphis. Justin Thomas, who is eighth in the FedExCup standings, is another recent TPC Southwind winner (2020). The list of all 125 players eligible for the FedExCup Playoffs’ first event can be [found here](). [TPC Southwind, a Ron Prichard design](), was established in 1988, with Hubert Green and Fuzzy Zoeller as player consultants. This is the first time TPC Southwind has hosted a FedExCup Playoffs event. The course boasts Bermuda greens, plenty of streams, ponds and lakes, plus undulating zoysia fairways. The winner in Memphis will receive[2,000 FedExCup points](). VIDEO OF THE WEEK [Screen Shot 2022-08-07 at 4.57.06 PM.png]() The late Vin Scully’s best moments calling golf for CBS and NBC THE TURN MIC CHECK “I’m a single child. And I’ve found, at 65, three brothers. Thank you.” – [Nick Faldo after signing off from the broadcast booth following a 16-year career, referring to Jim Nantz, Ian Baker-Finch and Frank Nobilo]() BY THE NUMBERS 8 Joohyung “Tom” Kim began the Wyndham Championship with a quadruple-bogey 8 on his first hole of the tournament before going on to win the Wyndham Championship. 125 Rickie Fowler finished 125th in [FedExCup Playoffs and Eligibility Points List]() becoming the last man to get into the Playoffs. 3 Wins on PGA TOUR Champions for [Jerry Kelly this season]() after claiming the Shaw Charity Classic on Sunday. GET CONNECTED TO THE PGA TOUR [FB]() [TW]() [YT]() [IG]() [TT]() [SNAP]() [PHONE]() [FB MSG]() You are receiving this email advertisement because you registered to receive updates and promotional offers from the PGA TOUR. The PGA TOUR is not responsible for the advertiser's content and makes no warranties or guarantees about the products or services advertised. To remove yourself from all future PGA TOUR communications (including, but not limited to, tournament offers, partner promotions and/or television tune-in or special event updates), please click here to [unsubscribe]() at any time. PGA TOUR 1 PGA TOUR Boulevard Ponte Vedra, FL 32082 Attn: Marketing, Fan Engagement