Michael Kim betting profile: Sony Open in Hawaii
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Michael Kim of the United States hits a chip shot on the sixth hole during the final round of the Grant Thornton Invitational 2025 at Tiburon Golf Club on December 14, 2025 in Naples, Florida. (Johnnie Izquierdo/Getty Images)
Michael Kim returns to Waialae Country Club for the Sony Open in Hawaii, set for Jan. 15-18, 2026. Kim missed the cut in his most recent appearance at this event in 2025, shooting 2-under.
Kim's recent history at the Sony Open in Hawaii
| Year | Result | Round scores | To par |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | MC | 73-65 | -2 |
| 2024 | T42 | 69-69-66-68 | -8 |
| 2023 | MC | 72-71 | +3 |
| 2021 | T65 | 67-69-69-68 | -7 |
At the Sony Open in Hawaii
- In Kim's most recent appearance at the Sony Open in Hawaii, in 2025, he missed the cut after posting a score of 2-under.
- Kim's best finish at this event came in 2024, when he finished tied for 42nd at 8-under.
- Nick Taylor won this tournament in 2025, finishing at 16-under.
Kim's recent results
| Date | Tournament name | Result | Round scores | To par | FedExCup points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct. 12, 2025 | Baycurrent Classic | T56 | 72-70-75-68 | +1 | -- |
| Aug. 17, 2025 | BMW Championship | 10 | 68-66-70-70 | -6 | -- |
| Aug. 10, 2025 | FedEx St. Jude Championship | T59 | 72-72-72-67 | +3 | -- |
| Aug. 3, 2025 | Wyndham Championship | T62 | 66-68-69-76 | -1 | 4.200 |
| July 20, 2025 | The Open Championship | MC | 74-72 | +4 | -- |
| July 13, 2025 | Genesis Scottish Open | T34 | 69-67-70-70 | -4 | 18.000 |
| July 6, 2025 | John Deere Classic | MC | 64-75 | -3 | -- |
| June 29, 2025 | Rocket Classic | T26 | 67-71-67-68 | -15 | 30.250 |
| June 22, 2025 | Travelers Championship | T42 | 68-71-67-73 | -1 | 18.000 |
| June 15, 2025 | U.S. Open | T50 | 75-71-76-72 | +14 | 13.050 |
Kim's recent performances
- Kim has finished in the top ten once over his last ten appearances.
- He had his best finish at the BMW Championship, where he finished 10th with a score of 6-under.
- Kim has an average of 0.251 Strokes Gained: Off-the-Tee in his past five tournaments.
- He has an average of 0.078 Strokes Gained: Approach the Green in his past five tournaments.
- Kim has an average of -0.431 Strokes Gained: Around-the-Green in his past five tournaments.
- He has an average of -0.170 Strokes Gained: Putting in his past five tournaments.
- Kim has averaged -0.271 Strokes Gained: Total in his past five tournaments.
Kim's Strokes Gained rankings
| Category | Overall TOUR rank | Overall | Last five starts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Strokes Gained: Off-the-Tee | - | - | 0.251 |
| Average Strokes Gained: Approach the Green | - | - | 0.078 |
| Average Strokes Gained: Around-the-Green | - | - | -0.431 |
| Average Strokes Gained: Putting | - | - | -0.170 |
| Average Strokes Gained: Total | - | - | -0.271 |
Kim's advanced stats and rankings
- Kim posted a Strokes Gained: Off-the-Tee average of 0.251 in his past five tournaments, showing solid performance off the tee.
- In terms of Strokes Gained: Approach the Green in his past five tournaments, Kim posted a 0.078 mark, indicating steady approach play.
- Around the greens, Kim struggled with a -0.431 Strokes Gained: Around-the-Green mark in his past five tournaments.
- On the greens, Kim delivered a -0.170 Strokes Gained: Putting mark in his past five tournaments.
All stats in this article are accurate for Kim as of the start of the Sony Open in Hawaii.
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