“Si Woo Kim Channels Tiger Woods with Iconic Walk-Off Putt, Ignites Presidents Cup Drama”

Si Woo Kim Channels Tiger Woods with Iconic Walk-Off Putt at the Presidents Cup

 

A Moment of Magic at the 15th Hole

 

In a Presidents Cup showdown filled with drama, Team International’s Si Woo Kim delivered a signature moment that will be remembered for years. Locked in a tight 5-5 tie with Team USA heading into the third day, Kim’s stunning 4&3 victory alongside partner Tom Kim was sealed by a putt that immediately drew comparisons to Tiger Woods’ legendary walk-off moment.

 

Saturday Morning Four-Balls: A Crucial Turning Point

 

With the overall standings on a knife’s edge, the morning four-balls were set to determine who would gain the upper hand heading into the afternoon. Team USA looked strong early on, notching a 2&1 and 3&2 win in the first two matches. But the Korean duo of Si Woo Kim and Tom Kim struck back in a big way, taking on Keegan Bradley and Wyndham Clark in what would become a dominant display.

 

After taking control by winning the first two holes, the Americans clawed back with a birdie on the fourth. However, Team Kim responded with back-to-back wins at the seventh and eighth, pulling ahead to 3-up. Despite losing the ninth hole, a swift response on the 10th kept their momentum alive.

 

Kim’s Show-Stopping Putt at the 15th

 

By the time they reached the par-4 15th, both teams were hanging on. With the other players safely in for par, Si Woo Kim faced a crucial putt to deliver the International team’s first point of the morning. As soon as the ball left his putter, there was no doubt—it was destined for the center of the hole. In a moment of pure confidence, Kim removed his cap and began walking towards the cup, mimicking a famous clip of Tiger Woods, who walked in a putt against Abraham Ancer at the 2019 Presidents Cup before it even dropped.

 

Kim’s putt rolled in, and with it came a wave of momentum for the International team.

 

The Tiger Woods Comparison

 

Kim’s walk-off immediately triggered memories of Tiger Woods’ viral putt at Royal Melbourne, where Woods famously shook Ancer’s hand before the ball hit the bottom of the cup. Both moments now stand as iconic walk-off victories in Presidents Cup history, cementing Kim’s performance as one of the event’s standout highlights.

 

A Tight Battle Ahead

 

Despite Team International’s morning success, they still trailed 8-6 heading into the afternoon foursomes. Captain Mike Weir’s decision to stick with the same pairings from the morning four-balls sparked debate, but with the memory of their clean 5-0 sweep in Friday’s foursomes, Weir remained confident in his team’s ability to close the gap heading into Sunday’s singles.

 

The Presidents Cup is shaping up to be a nail-biting finish, with Si Woo Kim’s Tiger-esque putt serving as the catalyst for what could be a dramatic comeback for Team International.