'Ankle Injury' Kim Joo-hyung "Gives Up Title Defense"

Ankle Injury at Lodging During The Open
Withdrawal from Wyndham Championship Entry
PO First Round FedEx St. Jude Championship Appearance

‘The Open runner-up’ Kim Joo-hyung has given up on defending his first career title.

The PGA Tour Wyndham Championship organizing committee announced on the 26th (local time) that "defending champion Kim Joo-hyung will not participate in the tournament." Kim Joo-hyung injured his ankle after slipping at his accommodation before the second round of last week's major tournament, The Open. Due to the injury not healing, he recently withdrew his entry for the Wyndham Championship. Kim decided it would be better to treat his ankle to finish strong in the playoffs (PO), which start immediately after this tournament.

Kim Joo-hyung has given up defending his Wyndham Championship title to treat an ankle injury.

The Wyndham Championship holds special memories as the tournament where Kim Joo-hyung won his first career victory last year. At that time, Kim, who was a temporary member of the PGA Tour, earned his tour card by winning this event. The Wyndham Championship is the final event of the PGA Tour regular season. The PGA Tour will begin the playoffs on August 10 with the FedEx St. Jude Championship, followed by the BMW Championship on August 17, and conclude with the Tour Championship on August 24.

Kim Joo-hyung even considered withdrawing from The Open. He endured with ice packs and completed all four rounds, finishing tied for second place, the best result ever for a Korean player. Kim told the tournament organizers, "I am disappointed that I cannot participate in my first title defense," and added, "I am fully treating my ankle injury." This season, Kim has played in 23 tournaments, achieving seven top-10 finishes including one win. He is ranked 14th in the FedEx Cup standings (1,422 points) and 20th in the money list ($5,624,032).

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