Tom Kim Earns Military Service Waiver After Asian Games Victory
Tom Kim, the 24‑year‑old South Korean golf prodigy, has secured an exemption from the country’s compulsory military service by winning the gold medal in the men’s individual stroke‑play competition at the Asian Games. In a dramatic final round, Kim entered the day with a one‑stroke advantage and delivered an astonishing six‑under‑par 64, finishing three strokes ahead of Japan’s Higa Kazuki, China…
Oct. 2, 2026, 11:51 p.m.