Tom Kim is aiming to make history by becoming the first player on the PGA Tour to win the same tournament three straight times since 2011. After winning the Shriners Children’s Open for the first time, Kim celebrated with a piece of white chocolate. Last year, when he repeated as champion, he enjoyed the sweet taste of victory once again. At just 22 years old, Kim has already become the youngest three-time winner on Tour since Tiger Woods.
Another player to watch is Maverick McNealy, who is looking to secure his first victory on the Tour close to his home. McNealy, 28, is a familiar face at TPC Summerlin and considers it one of his favorite weeks of the year. Despite narrowly missing out on the top 50 in the FedEx Cup playoffs, both Kim and McNealy are playing additional events in the FedEx Fall to improve their standings.
Following a disappointing finish at the FedEx St. Jude Championship in Memphis, where he slipped from No. 43 to No. 51 in the FedEx Cup, Kim has taken time off to regroup. He has had the chance to decompress and spend time at home in Korea before gearing up for a busy stretch that includes playing in Korea for the first time since joining the Tour three years ago.
McNealy, on the other hand, narrowly missed making the BMW Championship cut but bounced back with an impressive performance, finishing T-12. He is excited to compete in his home game and is determined to secure a spot in the top 60 of the FedEx Cup standings to earn signature event starts in 2025. McNealy has been working hard and feels confident in his game as he prepares for the upcoming events.
There is still much at stake for Kim and McNealy as they compete in the fall events leading up to The RSM Classic in November. Both players are focused on solidifying their spots in the top 60 of the FedEx Cup standings to secure signature event starts. McNealy has been pushing himself with rigorous training and is determined to continue competing at a high level throughout the fall season.
As Kim and McNealy navigate the challenges of the Tour, they are both driven by the desire to succeed and make their mark in the world of professional golf. With their talent and determination, both players are poised to make a lasting impact on the sport and continue to be forces to be reckoned with on the PGA Tour. Whether it’s enjoying the taste of victory or pushing themselves to new heights, Kim and McNealy are setting their sights on achieving greatness in the world of professional golf.
