Tom Kim’s Anger Issue takes the Better Of Him At The FedEx championship And Fans Opines That A Suspension Should Be Inevitable
Every golfer experiences bad moments and occasionally has a rough day on the course. However, Tom Kim has managed to infuriate golf fans with his reaction to a missed putt during a recent tournament.
Kim was participating in the St. Jude tournament in Memphis and, like a few other players, struggled to find his top form. Ultimately, he finished with a score of just one under par, placing him outside the top 50 for the weekend.
These past few weeks have been emotionally challenging for Kim. After failing to win a medal at the Olympics, he may be required to do military service. Although he found some solace in the support of Scottie Scheffler during this time.
Clearly, the pressure has gotten to Kim, as he displayed immense frustration during his final round this weekend. After missing a relatively easy putt Kim was caught on camera forcefully slamming his putter into the putting surface, causing a noticeable chunk to be taken out of the green.
What’s worse is that it seems didn’t attempt to repair the damage, which is unacceptable behavior on the golf course.
As a result, Kim has faced the wrath of golf fans on social media for his actions..
Fans are calling for young Tom Kim to be disqualified. Even professional golfer Chris Couch expressed his disgust, saying, “Truly appalling.” Couch has been playing golf professionally since 1995 and even won the 2006 Zurich Classic of New Orleans on the PGA Tour.
Fans can be unforgiving when it comes to a player’s declining performance, and their anger knows no bounds. Tyler Hatton is known for his fiery temperament in the golf industry, famously breaking his club in half during the 2021 Open Championship. However, no one expected Tom Kim to take out his frustration on the course. A frustrated golf fan expressed their dismay, questioning why this behavior didn’t result in disqualification. Fans have high expectations for golfers’ sportsmanship and were shocked by Kim’s display.
Fans are rallying for Kim to be disqualified from the game, with one suggesting the implementation of a shot clock to swiftly remove players like him. According to the R&A Code of Conduct, players who intentionally damage the course or equipment can be disqualified. This includes actions like angrily hitting the tee box with a driver. If a player continues such behavior after receiving a warning, they can be removed from the game. Another fan chimed in, demanding Kim’s disqualification.
Adding to the outrage, another fan stated that Kim should be removed from the tour altogether, labeling his behavior as disgusting and unprofessional. It’s clear that fans are deeply disappointed this time. What are your thoughts?