Tom Kim wins Genesis Scottish Open with bogey-free 64

South Korea's Tom Kim ended a three-year wait for a professional victory with a commanding performance to win the Genesis Scottish Open on Sunday, July 12, at The Renaissance Club in North Berwick. The 24-year-old shot a flawless, bogey-free six-under-par 64 in the final round to finish at 17 under par, securing a two-shot victory over Australia's Min Woo Lee.

Kim, who began the day one stroke behind a trio of leaders, seized control early with birdies on the first, fourth, and seventh holes. He solidified his lead with further birdies on the tenth and 12th, and a crucial approach to six feet on the 16th yielded another birdie to effectively seal the win. His final-round 64 was the only bogey-free round of the day in challenging winds. The victory marks Kim's first title on the DP World Tour and his fourth overall on the PGA Tour, as the event is co-sanctioned by both tours.

The win, which comes with a winner's prize of $1.41 million, also secures Kim a place in next year's Masters Tournament. An emotional Kim said he was at a loss for words and dedicated the victory to those who supported him during a difficult period in his career. He noted that past experiences, including a...