Siwoo Kim Eyes a Return to the Masters Stage

Third Place at DP World Tour Australian Open, Ranked 47th in the World
Qualifies for Masters if He Stays in Top 50 by Year-End
Best Masters Finish: Tied for 12th in 2021

Siwoo Kim, a four-time champion on the PGA Tour, has boosted his chances of competing in the 2026 Masters.

On December 9 (local time), Kim climbed seven spots to rank 47th in the latest men's golf weekly world rankings. He finished third at the DP World Tour Australian Open in Melbourne last week, moving his world ranking into the top 50.

Siwoo Kim rose to 47th in the world rankings, increasing his chances of participating in next year's Masters. Photo by AFP Yonhap News

With his third-place finish at the Australian Open, Kim secured a spot in the 2026 major tournament, The Open, and also increased his chances of returning to the Masters after a two-year absence. If he remains within the top 50 in the world rankings by the end of this year, he will qualify to compete in the Masters, the prestigious tournament held in April next year.

Kim competed in the Masters for eight consecutive years from 2017 to 2024, but did not qualify for this year's event. His best Masters finish is a tie for 12th place in 2021. In major championships, his top result this year was a tie for eighth at the PGA Championship.

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