S. Korean golfer Tom Kim sorry for damaging locker after playoff loss

English Woman's Journal - S. Korean golfer Tom Kim sorry for damaging locker after playoff loss

SPORTS 29.10.2024

S. Korean golfer Tom Kim sorry for damaging locker after playoff loss / Photo: Jung Yeon-je - AFP

South Korean golfer Tom Kim apologised on Tuesday for damaging a locker after blowing a chance to win his home DP World Tour event at the weekend.

Change text size:

World number 25 Kim missed an eight-foot putt for victory at the final hole of the Genesis Championship at the Jack Nicklaus Club in Incheon, near Seoul, on Sunday.

The 22-year-old US PGA Tour player then lost a sudden-death playoff to fellow South Korean An Byeong-hun and was gracious in defeat.

Afterwards, a picture posted on social media showed the door to his locker off its hinges.

"After the loss I was frustrated, yes, absolutely," Kim posted on Instagram.

"But I can assure you with absolute truth that I had no intent of damaging any part of the locker, not a single bit.

"I addressed it with the DP World Tour and the KPGA right after the incident, saying that the door came off," Kim said.

"We had to fully pull it out due to safety reasons. I also let them know that I was willing to pay all expenses for the damage."

South Korean news agency Yonhap reported that the Korean Professional Golf Association (KPGA) could take disciplinary action against Kim.

"After my apology and offer to pay for the damage, the matter was considered closed," added Kim, who had a message for his fans.

"I am grateful to everyone that's reached out with messages of support, but to them and everyone else that I may have let down, I apologise with all my heart."

R.Mcintosh--EWJ

FA Cup Second-Round Draw Confirmed for Non-League and Midlands Clubs

The FA Cup second-round draw has been finalized, setting up crucial ties for non-league teams aiming to reach the third round proper. Several clubs from the Midlands, including Burton Albion and Kidderminster Harriers, have secured their next opponents following recent victories over lower-league opposition.

Panthers expected to begin 2027 NRL season away from new stadium

The new Penrith Stadium is expected to be ready in time for the opening round of the 2027 NRL season, but it’s still likely the Panthers is expected to be on the road for their early matches. There is no delay to the build of the new $309 million venue but there’s a lack of appetite for risk around weather delays through the summer.

Tayyab Arif hits 57 on Pakistan Test debut against Sri Lanka

RAWALPINDI, Pakistan (AP) — Tayyab Arif smashed an aggressive half-century on debut and provided a new-look Pakistan lineup a confident start to the first cricket test against Sri Lanka on Monday. The 20-year-old Tayyab struck nine boundaries and a six in his 57-run knock as Pakistan reached 137-2 at lunch on a greenish wicket that lured Sri Lanka captain Kusal Mendis to bowl first after winning the toss.

English Woman's Journal - S. Korean golfer Tom Kim sorry for damaging locker after playoff loss