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'Fantastic 6 consecutive birdies' Kim Si-woo looks forward to recapturing the top of the American Ex
Kim Si-woo, who did not receive as much attention as expected at the two tournaments in Hawaii earlier this month, got off to a good start at the American Express (total prize money of $8.4 million).
The competition, which began on the 19th (Korea Standard Time) at PGA West in La Quinta, California, features players alternating between three different courses in the first and third rounds.
On the first day, Kim Si-woo made nine birdies at La Quinta Country Club (par 72, 7,060 yards), blocked one bogey and shot an 8-under 64.
Kim Si-woo, who teed off at the 10th hole, made his first birdie at the 11th (par 5), and then cruised by adding birdies at the 12th (par 3) and 13th (par 3).
However, after making a bogey on the 14th hole (par 4), the upward trend stopped and the par march continued, and in the meantime, it was pushed to the bottom of the rankings.
Kim Si-woo, who changed the mood with a birdie on the 4th hole (par 4) in the second half, made consecutive birdies on the 5th hole (par 5), 6th (par 6), 7th (par 3) and 8th (par 4), and finished with six consecutive birdies, including a birdie on the last 9th (par 4).
As of 8:25 a.m. Korean time, Jack Johnson and Alex Noren (Sweden), who shot 10-under 62, are tied for the lead, and Kim Si-woo is tied for sixth.
Kim Si-woo was the only Korean player to win the American Express in 2021 with a final total of 23 under par. He tied for ninth in 2016 and 11th in 2022.
Kim Si-woo, who started tied for 25th at this year's opening game, "The Sentry," finished the tournament tied for 42nd at the Sony Open in Hawaii, where he defended his title last week.
Si-Woo Kim, ‘6-hole birdie’, 8 under par on the first day of AMX
"6 consecutive birdies."
Kim Si-woo shot eight under par on the first day of the PGA Tour's American Express (total prize money of $8.4 million), including six consecutive birdies.
At the PGA West La Quinta Country Club (par 72) in La Quinta, California on the 19th (Korea time), Kim Si-woo made nine birdies and blocked one bogey to post an 8-under 64. In particular, he finished the first round with good performance by garnering birdies in all six holes at the end of the second half.
Starting his game at the 10th hole, Kim garnered birdies in succession at the 11th, 12th, and 13th holes. He had the only bogey on the day at the 14th, but was not swayed much. He had no birdies during the seven holes, but garnered birdies at the 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th holes, starting with the 4th and 4th holes in the second half. He garnered birdies in succession at the 4th and 4th holes, showing off his strong endurance.
The tournament will be held in three locations: La Quinta Country Club, Nicklaus Tournament Course, and Stadium Course, and will then proceed to the final four rounds on the Stadium Course to determine the winner. After one match on three courses, the cut-off will be made based on the results of the third round, and the final round will reach the 65th place.
For Kim Si-woo, this course is very familiar and has many pleasant memories.
Kim Si-woo, who challenged to the PGA Tour Q School at the age of 17, became the youngest golfer ever to pass (17 years, five months and six days), and successfully entered the stage of his dream. Since then, he has lived in the U.S. and trained at the golf course until settling down.
In 2021, they formed a deeper bond by lifting the trophy for the third time in the tournament. It was the first win in four years since the 2017 Players Championship.
Kim Si-woo, who entered the season on the first day of the new year, tied for 25th at the opening game of The Sentry and tied for 42nd at the subsequent Sony Open. They got off to a fresh start from the first day of the championship, raising expectations for a place in the upper ranks.
The first round is underway as of 8:30 a.m., with Jack Johnson and Alex Noren, who played at La Quinta Country Club, tied for the lead with a 10-under 62.
Lee Kyung-hoon, who played on the La Quinta course, also got off to a fresh start with a 7-under 65 on the first day, and recorded a 4-under 68 with Kim Sung-hyun, who played on the stadium course.
Kim Joo-hyung, who was ranked No. 1 in the PGA Tour.com power rankings before the opening, is 3 under par until the 17th hole on the Nicklaus Tournament course.
Distribution of ‘2023 KLPGA Player Data Report’, a record of players’ shot analysi
The Korea Women's Golf Tour announced that it has provided the 2023 KLPGA Player Data Report to players participating in the 2023 regular tour to help them improve their performance.
Since June 2019, KLPGA has collected location-based distance data and has been solidifying its position as a "Global Data Number One Tour." In particular, the data report, which will be provided on a trial basis after the end of the 2020 season, has been well received by the players, and has been provided every year after the end of the season to improve the performance of the players.
In December, a total of 218 people (excluding foreign players, non-members, and amateur players) participated in the regular tour delivered the 2023 season KLPGA Player Data Report, and in January, 123 people named in the 2023 season prize rankings will be sent a booklet, and a data report produced by will also be provided.
The individual data reports provided are designed to allow players to look back on last season's performance with objective figures and use them to prepare for the next season. In particular, this year's data report attracted the attention of players by accurately expressing their shot ability using "Strokes Gain," and 2023 Major Records 2023 Percentage 2023 Major Records are largely composed of indexes, including major distance record graph strokes for each tournament.
Based on the stroke gain record of the 2023 season, "2023 Major Records" offers a quick look at the overall shot ability. In particular, the records can be compared in various situations and environments, such as major competitions, Jeju regional competitions, grass types (tugras, mediumgrass), and the first and second half, which received a great response from the players.
In the 2023 Percentage, you can check about 250 detailed records rankings based on shot conditions and distance, such as tee shots, approaches, green areas, and putting. In particular, the rankings are divided into A grade (top 10%), B grade (top 10-50%), C grade (top 50-90%), and D grade (top 90-100%), up to the top 10% of average shots. In order to compare the overall level of the KLPGA Tour with your capabilities, the average record of players in the top 60 in the prize money rankings is also included.
The players responded positively to the 2023 KLPGA player data report, saying, "It is easier to see and more detailed than last year," and are actively using it for off-season training.
Lee Ye-won (KB Financial Group), who won three gold medals in the 2023 season, said, "I was able to easily understand the data because the overall record of the 2023 season was organized in a graph," and added, "I am personally proud to have a good record in major competitions." He said, "It was good to quantify the shortcomings of the 2023 season. I want to show a better performance in the 2024 season by supplementing the areas where my putting and driver distance were not good."
Park Ji-young (Korea Land Trust), who achieved her third win in the 2023 season, said, "It was nice to know what to focus on in training because the data report was more thorough and detailed than last year."
Rookie of the Year Kim Min-byeol (20, Hite Jinro) said, "I think it will be of great help to prepare for the 2024 season through accurate data analysis," adding, "I trained hard based on the data report and showed good performance in the 2024 season. I will give it to you for sure."
Meanwhile, KLPGT has continued to make bold investments in data-related businesses. The KLPGA Data Center, which contains more than 40 years of history and records, has been developed and operated, while dedicated media channels such as the KLPGA Media Channel and the 2D and 3D Shot Tracker services have also been well received. In addition, the company has developed and operated its own ranking system, the K-Ranking, and is taking the lead in presenting a new paradigm for the overall golf industry by introducing the Stroke Gain record to compare players' shot abilities in the 2023 season.
