Tom Kim Charges Into Lead in Bid to Avoid Military Service

Popular PGA Tour star one round from saving himself military service

PGA Tour star Tom Kim is playing in the Asian Games in Japan with a massive personal prize up for grabs that could save him from a devastating career blow.

Tom Kim charges into lead in bid to avoid military service

PGA Tour pro Tom Kim needs to win gold at the 2026 Asian Games to avoid mandatory military service. With 18 holes to go, he's in the lead.

2026 Asian Games: Tom Kim leads men's golf event seeking win to secure military service exemption

Tom Kim tops the men's leaderboard after the third round at the Asian Games as he seeks a gold medal that will significantly reduce the time he is required to spend in South Korea's military.

Tom Kim charges into lead in bid to avoid military service - Irish Golfer Magazine

Why is the event so crucial for four-time PGA Tour winner Kim? Because if he or his South Korean team finish win gold medals this week, Kim will be exempted from nearly two years of mandatory military service.