Tom Kim had a single task this morning at the Genesis Invitational: arrive punctually for his tee time. He nearly failed miserably at that assignment and received harsh criticism from a former PGA Champion as a consequence.
Kim was slated to commence his final round of play alongside Ricky Fowler at 11 a.m. at the Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, CA. Once again, the start time was 11 a.m. It was well past the waking hour of any typical professional athlete on match day, and at a time that is simple to recall and keep track of.
However, somehow, Kim almost forgot his start time. Consequently, he had to rush over to the first hole to avoid a delayed start. I can only imagine the level of shame and embarrassment that Kim experienced as he hurriedly passed by. Nonetheless, it is entirely his own fault, so it is difficult to feel a strong level of sympathy for him.
Former PGA Tour champion Smylie Kaufman was also not quick to offer him any sympathy. Instead, he made perhaps the best joke among everyone who reacted to this incident. “This is the sprint of someone who could have easily chosen the cold turkey and cheese before the round but opted for the hot and grilled version. It is a tough decision but undoubtedly the correct one,” Kaufman wrote.
That, ladies and gentlemen, is wit at its finest.
Kim did not allow this mishap to ruin his day too severely. After entering the final round in 34th place out of 51 players, he climbed 10 spots to finish tied for 24th in the field with a total score of five-under par (Fowler finished in 35th).
Despite not having to face significant consequences for his delayed start, Kim will likely take all necessary measures to prevent a recurrence of this situation.
According to the Source outkick.com