Kris Kim, 16, becomes youngest player to make the cut on the PGA Tour in nearly a decade

British amateur golfer Chris Kim has become the youngest golfer to qualify for a world championship. pga tour This was the first tournament in about 10 years since Byron Nelson shot a 4-under 67 in the second round of THE CJ CUP on Friday.

A 16-year-old golfer who is the son of a former player. LPGA Tour Ji-Hyun Suh had a simple goal heading into the tournament.

“Honestly, I’d just cut it,” he told reporters after the round. “I thought a number like this would be enough, but I’m very happy that we achieved it.”

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Kim made six birdies at TPC Craig Ranch, including one on the 18th hole, becoming the youngest player to qualify for a tour event since Kyle Sappa in 2015.

“I feel pretty good,” he said of his accomplishment. “I feel like I’ve played well the last two days. I’ve been pretty patient and I think it paid off.”

Great Britain’s Chris Kim looks down on his putt on the 10th hole during the first round of THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson at TPC Craig Ranch in McKinney, Texas, on May 2, 2024. (Mike Mulholland/Getty Images for CJ Cup)

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At 16 years and 7 months old, Kim became the youngest player to qualify for Nelson, surpassing 13-time PGA Tour winner Jordan Spieth.

Kim is currently in 24th place after 13 holes in Saturday’s third round.

England’s Kris Kim watches the first round of THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson at TPC Craig Ranch on May 2, 2024 in McKinney, Texas. (Mike Mulholland/Getty Images for CJ Cup)

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With two rounds left, Kim said her only goal is to “go as low as possible” and have fun doing it.

“I’ve had a lot of fun the last few days, but it’s going to be even more fun when I’m here for two more days.”

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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