Michael Kim's Hot Streak Shows Why 'Play Better' Advice Is Right
Michael Kim's recent success perfectly illustrates the "play better" philosophy championed on the PGA Tour. Once struggling outside the World's top-150, Kim has transformed his career through exceptional performance.
Kim's turnaround began at the Shriners Children's Open with a T5th finish, followed by consistent performances in the FedEx Fall series. His breakthrough came with a T2nd at the WM Phoenix Open, earning him entry into the Genesis Invitational through the Aon Swing 5.
Building on this momentum, Kim achieved:
- T13th at Genesis Invitational
- T13th at Mexico Open
- T6th at Cognizant Classic
- 4th at Arnold Palmer Invitational
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The significance of these results extends beyond rankings. At Bay Hill, Kim secured $1 million - over 10% of his career earnings in a single event. He now sits eighth in the FedEx Cup points list, positioning himself for future opportunities in prestigious tournaments.
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Kim's story validates Rickie Fowler's "play better" statement. While some pros express concern about a two-tier PGA Tour system developing, Kim demonstrates that exceptional performance can open doors to the tour's most prestigious events.
Currently preparing for The Players Championship, Kim's dramatic improvement shows that in professional golf, results ultimately determine opportunities.