In his debut on the PGA Tour, 16-year-old amateur golfer Kris Kim made history by becoming the youngest player to make the cut in nine years. He also set a record as the youngest player to make the cut at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson, surpassing a record previously held by Jordan Spieth in 2010. Kim impressed with his remarkable composure for his age, shooting a three-under-68 first round and a four-under-67 second round at the tournament in McKinney, Texas.
Kim’s mother, Ji-Hyun Suh, a former professional golfer, introduced him to the sport at a young age. Kim has had a successful amateur career, winning various championships in the past year before making his debut on the PGA Tour. Despite admitting to feeling nervous on the 18th hole, Kim managed to sink a birdie putt to secure his place in the next round.
Currently sitting in a tie for 36th place, Kim trails the overnight leader, Jake Knapp. Other notable players in the tournament include Matt Wallace and Troy Merritt, who are tied for second place. Unfortunately, Jordan Spieth failed to make the cut due to a wrist injury. Kim is scheduled to tee off for the third round on Saturday morning while Knapp and Merritt will tee off in the afternoon.