On June 1, local time, at Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth, Texas, Kim recorded a final round of 4-over par 74, with four bogeys and no birdies.
With a total score of even-par 280, Kim concluded the tournament in a tie for 54th place.
After starting strong with a 6-under par 64 to tie for first in the opening round, Kim struggled in the subsequent rounds, posting a 2-over par 72 in the second round and an even-par 70 in the third round. He aimed for a comeback in the final round but ultimately dropped further in the standings, leaving him disappointed.
Russell Henley of the United States claimed the victory.
Henley made consecutive birdies on holes 16 through 18 to tie with Eric Cole, also from the U.S. In the first playoff hole on the 18th, Henley secured a birdie, while Cole made par, allowing Henley to lift the winner's trophy.
This victory marks Henley's first win of the season and his sixth career title, with a winner's prize of $1,782,000 (approximately 26.8 billion won).
Defending champion Ben Griffin finished tied for third with a total score of 11-under par 269.
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