Tom Kim wins Scottish Open 2026, Min Woo Lee finishes runner-up
Consensus Summary
Tom Kim secured his first PGA Tour victory in over 1,001 days by winning the Scottish Open with a bogey-free final round of 64, finishing two shots ahead of Min Woo Lee, the 2021 champion. Lee, who had a strong week, finished runner-up with a 67 and 15 under par, narrowly missing a third Scottish Open title. The tournament at North Berwick saw Kimās clutch performance, including key birdies on the back nine, while Rory McIlroy tied for seventh with a 64. Kimās win guarantees him a spot at the 2027 Masters, marking a significant comeback after a long drought. The event also highlighted the depth of the field, with multiple players like Matt Fitzpatrick, Robert MacIntyre, and Johnny Keefer finishing near the top.
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Key details reported by multiple sources:
- Tom Kim won the Scottish Open with a final-round 64 (17-under-par 263) and a two-shot margin over Min Woo Lee.
- Min Woo Lee, the 2021 champion, finished runner-up with a final-round 67 (15-under-par) and was two shots behind Kim.
- The Scottish Open was held at the Renaissance Club at North Berwick.
- Tom Kimās victory was his first PGA Tour title since 2023.
- Tom Kim is guaranteed a spot at the 2027 Masters due to his win.
- Rory McIlroy finished tied for seventh with a final-round 64.
- Matt Fitzpatrick and Robert MacIntyre tied for third with a final-round 69 (13 under).
- Johnny Keefer and Keita Nakajima also tied for third with final-round scores of 67 and 69, respectively.
Points of Difference
Details reported by only one source:
- Min Woo Lee is a 27-year-old from Perth.
- Tom Kim reached as high as world number 11 at age 21 and won in Las Vegas nearly three years ago (2023).
- Tom Kimās key shot was a 203-yard drive to six feet on the par-four 16th.
- Adam Scott played his 101st consecutive major championship at the British Open.
- Johnny Keefer was the Korn Ferry Tour player of the year in 2025.
- Cam Davis finished tied for 21st with a 67 (seven under), and Karl Vilips finished tied for 30th with a 73 (five under).
- Leeās last-round 67 was not enough to force a playoff, as Kim secured the win with a par putt on the 18th.
- Tom Kimās victory was his first in 1,001 days.
- Kim birdied three times on the front nine and another three on the back nine, including a birdie on the 16th.
- Kim dedicated his win to the people in his corner, citing a tough couple of years and learning about himself.
- Kimās win was his fourth PGA Tour title, including victories in the Shriners Childrenās Open in 2022 and 2023, and the 2022 Wyndham Championship.
Contradictions
Conflicting information between sources:
- The ABC states Tom Kimās last PGA Tour title was in 2023, while the Guardian lists his wins as the Shriners Childrenās Open in 2022 and 2023, and the 2022 Wyndham Championship, implying a 2022 title not mentioned by ABC.
- The ABC mentions Tom Kimās key shot was from 203 yards to six feet, but the Guardian does not specify the distance of the key shot.
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South Korean finishes two shots clear of Min Woo Lee McIlroy closes with 64 for tied seventh before the Open Tom Kim produced a bogey-free final round to win at the Scottish Open on Sunday. The 24-year-old South Korean became a Rolex Series winner for the first time and picked up a victory for the first time in 1,001 days. Kim was in fine form at the Renaissance Club with an impressive final round of 64 to put his name at the top of the leaderboard and two shots in front of Min Woo Lee in Āsecon