Kim Sung-hyun started the WM Phoenix Open tied for third place.

 

Kim played four under par in the first round of the WM Phoenix Open of the PGA Tour held at TPC Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Arizona on Sunday. With some players unable to complete the first round due to unfavorable weather conditions, Kim is tying for third with 6-under lead Sahith Sigala of the U.S. by two strokes.

 

Kim is in her second year on the PGA Tour in the 2022-2023 season. Her best performance was the runner-up at the Fortinet Championship in September last year.

 

Kim Sung-hyun had his first chance to win with one eagle, five birdies, and three bogeys.

 

Kim Sung-hyun said, "It was too cold today and it wasn't easy because the temperature went down. I don't usually like cold days. I was able to get off to a good start thanks to my early birdie and eagle. I'm going to play hard in the remaining rounds."

 

The WM Phoenix Open is not a signature PGA Tour tournament, but a large number of top players, including Scottie Scheffler of the United States, participated.  스포츠토토

 

Im Sung-jae and Kim Si-woo are tied for 18th at 1-under par. Kim Si-woo only played five holes. An lost one shot at eight holes and tied for 79th. Lee Kyung-hoon lost two shots at four holes, tying for 97th. Kim Joo-hyung slowed to a tie for 111th at 3-over par.

 

Lee Kyung-hoon tied for second in 2021 for the best record in the WM Phoenix Open by a Korean player.