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CAL standout Michael Kim turns pro

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12 years ago

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Dec 20, 2013

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University of California golfer Michael Kim has decided to forgo his junior year of college to turn professional.

Kim, the NCAA Division I Player of the Year and the No. 4-ranked amateur, did not earn full status on the Web.com Tour’s Q-School finals last week at PGA West, but his T56 finish will earn him conditional status on the PGA Tour’s foremost developmental tour.

“I’m really excited. I’ve been waiting for this for a while now, and I’m excited to take the next step,” Kim said. “I’m beyond excited to play in the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines, which is basically my home course.”

Kim made the cut in both PGA Tour events he competed in last year, finishing T17 at the U.S. Open at Merion in June and T38 at the Greenbrier Classic in July. He has also been awarded a sponsor’s exemption to the Farmers Insurance Open in late January where he will make his first professional start.

Kim was born in Seoul South Korea, but attended Torrey Pines High School in San Diego and now resides in Del Mar, Calif. He has been been one of amateur golf’s most notable stars for years, and should have no problem earning future sponsors exemptions in 2014.

“I just felt like it was time to move on. I feel like I’ve accomplished everything I can in college, other than a national championship.”

Click here to see the clubs Kim has in the bag.

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Matt Fletcher

Matt Fletcher is a project assistant at GolfWRX. He loves seeing all the clubs around the office, but can't test any because he is left-handed.

2 Comments

Curt

Dec 30, 2013 at 8:48 am

I used to hit balls by this kid at the Del Mar Golf Center driving range; he seemed destined to play professionally. I wish him the best!!

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Billy

Dec 21, 2013 at 1:05 am

Best of luck!

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