Meet the Teen Golf Sensation Breaking Records 🏌️♂️
Move over, Jordan Spieth! Sixteen-year-old English amateur Kris Kim just became the youngest golfer since 2015 to make the cut at a PGA Tour event, dazzling fans at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson in Texas. With a clutch birdie on his final hole Friday, Kim finished at 7-under par – proving age is just a number. 🎯
\"Like a Video Game Prodigy, But IRL\"
Born to a former LPGA star (shoutout to mom Ji-Hyun Suh 🇰🇷), Kim’s 4-under 67 second round showed skills way beyond his 16 years. He even beat Spieth’s local 2010 Nelson record by two months! Fans are already calling his CJ Group sponsorship deal – a first for any amateur – the ultimate flex. 💪
What’s Next for Golf’s Newest Star?
While pro Jake Knapp leads at 14-under, all eyes are on Kim as he gears up for weekend play. Will he pull a 'Taylor Swift at the Eras Tour' and keep smashing expectations? One thing’s clear: This Gen Z athlete is rewriting the playbook. 👟⛳
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Kris Kim, 16, is youngest since 2015 to make cut at a PGA Tour event
cgtn.com