Tom Kim said players were cursing at him during his Saturday matches at the Presidents Cup following Xander Schauffele brutal message
Breaking news South Korea’s Tom Kim, an emotional spark for the Internationals against the United States at the Presidents Cup, said he and partner Kim Si-woo were cursed at by rivals on Saturday.
The South Korean duo was edged 1-up by Patrick Cantlay and Xander Schauffele at Royal Montreal as the US team seized an 11-7 edge entering Sunday’s 12 final singles matches.
Both Kims holed long shots to win holes in what became an emotional duel, Kim Si-woo making a Stephen Curry NBA “goodnight” gesture after sinking a 40-foot chip from greenside rough to win the 16th hole.
My favorite NBA player is Steph Curry, so that’s what I did,” Kim Si-woo said. “It didn’t finish well, but yeah, I was excited.”
Tom Kim said the emotions brought out unsportsmanlike behavior.
“As it got towards the end, it got a little feisty out there,” Tom Kim said. “I could hear some players cursing at us. I don’t think there was good sportsmanship there. But it’s all part of the fun. I understand it.
“The US team definitely motivated us to go out there.”
Tom Kim, who sank a 38-foot putt to win the ninth, was encouraging fans to cheer and fist-pumping as clutch putts fell on the back nine.
