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Michael Kim, the former University of California golfer, is maintaining his exceptional form on the PGA Tour, just days after his stunning 59. The 33-year-old followed up that historic performance with a solid 3-under-par 67 in Friday's second round of the Rocket Classic in Detroit, securing a tie for sixth place at 8-under par, just two shots off the lead.
Kim opened the tournament at Detroit Golf Club with a 65 on Thursday, and his recent consistency has been remarkable. He has now posted six consecutive rounds under par over the last two weeks, his longest such streak since a nine-round run across three tournaments in February and March 2025. This surge has helped stabilize his Official World Golf Ranking at No. 55 after a turbulent season that saw him drop from No. 35 earlier in the year.
His hot streak began at the 3M Open in Minnesota, where he shot an opening-round 69 before firing a sensational 12-under 59 in the second round, missing by one stroke the lowest score ever recorded in a PGA Tour event. That performance put him in contention for only his second professional victory since turning pro in 2013, following his collegiate career at Cal where he was the national player of the year.
Despite the strong start, Kim faded over the weekend with rounds of 70 and 69, finishing at 17-under par, eight strokes behind winner Jackson Koivun, who defeated world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler by three shots with a 25-under total. In Detroit on Friday, Kim made three birdies in his first five holes, adding to the six birdies he recorded on Thursday, though he also had a bogey on the 18th hole.
Key Analysis
Kim's recent performances suggest he is regaining the form that made him a top-35 player earlier in the year. His ability to string together low rounds is a positive sign, but his weekend struggles indicate he still needs to maintain his aggressive play over four days to secure a victory. With the leaderboard crowded at the top, Kim will need to keep his foot on the accelerator to close the gap on the leaders.
Originally reported by headtopics.