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Tom Kim's Asian Games Gold
Tiger Woods text inspired Tom Kim's life-changing Asian Games win.
In brief
Tiger Woods text inspired Tom Kim's life-changing Asian Games win. Tom Kim won Asian Games gold after Tiger Woods texted him to 'just be you'. Originally reported by Golf.
Tiger Woods text
Tom kim received a text from tiger woods saying 'just be you nothing more nothing less' before his asian games win.
“just be you nothing more nothing less”
Military pressure
south korean men aged 18-35 must serve up to 21 months in defense forces but golfers win military exemptions at asian games.
Kim's exemption
si woo kim and sunjae im won asian games gold in 2023 earning military exemptions for south korean athletes.
Final round performance
kim birdied holes 2 4 6 8 and 11 then made an eagle on hole 13 to finish 18-under with a 64.
Kim's mindset
kim said he felt nervous from start to finish but stayed calm by telling himself this would be his longest week.
Military exemption
kim earned military exemption after winning asian games gold in 2026.
Future goals
kim aims to win olympic gold in los angeles 2028 after his asian games victory.
In short
Tom Kim won Asian Games gold after Tiger Woods texted him to 'just be you'.
