US EditionMeet the Mystery Man Who Tamed Hurstbourne for a Course-Record 61 and the ISCO Lead
JEFFERSON COUNTY, KENTUCKY, JUL 11 – Kim set a new course record with a nine-under 61, holding a four-stroke lead while chasing his first PGA Tour title and a two-year exemption, officials said.
- Chan Kim set a new course record by shooting a 61, nine under par, during the opening round of the ISCO Championship in Louisville, Kentucky, taking a four-shot lead at Hurstbourne Country Club.
- Kim, an eight-time Japan Golf Tour winner chasing his first PGA Tour title, energized his round by eagling the par-4 fourth hole with a 50-degree wedge chip.
- He hit all 18 greens in regulation, made seven birdies, and parred the rest, showing consistent accuracy without flukes or lucky bounces.
- Kim said that making the shot on the 4th hole gave his morning a strong boost, and he noted that while aiming to reach all greens, he believed he could have converted a few more putts.
- Kim’s performance set him apart with a four-shot lead over Callum Shinkwin, Peter Malnati, and Thomas Rosenmueller, while the winner will earn a two-year exemption and PGA Championship entry.
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Chan Kim eagles 4th again, stretches lead to 5 in the ISCO Championship
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Chan Kim eagled the par-4 fourth hole for the second straight day, this time with a 36-yard chip in a 2-under 68 that stretched his lead to five strokes Friday in the ISCO Championship.
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