Name: Michael Kim makes birdie on No. 11 at Rocket Classic
Uploaded: 2025-06-28T13:10:11.000Z
Duration: 28 s
Description: In the third round of the 2025 Rocket Classic, Michael Kim makes birdie on the par-3 11th hole.

In the third round of the 2026 Sony Open, Michael Kim's drive on the 435-yard, par-4 16th hole landed in the right fairway, traveling 306 yards and leaving 135 yards to the hole. His 136-yard approach shot from the fairway landed on the left side of the green, finishing 4 feet 5 inches from the hole, and he made a 4-foot-5-inch putt for birdie.

Michael Kim hits 136-yard approach to 4 feet, sets up birdie on No. 16 at Sony Open

In the second round of the 2026 Sony Open, Michael Kim's 300-yard drive on the 429-yard, par-4 16th hole lands in the right fairway, leaving 134 yards to the hole, his 136-yard approach shot lands on the right side of the green, 8 feet 6 inches from the hole, and he makes the 8-foot 6-inch putt for birdie.

Michael Kim sinks 9-foot birdie putt on No. 16 at Sony Open

In the second round of the 2025 Grant Thornton Invitational, Michael Kim chips in on the par-4 13th and then again on the par-4 15th alongside partner Rose Zhang in Foursomes. 


Michael Kim holes out twice in three holes at Grant Thornton

In the final round of the 2025 BMW Championship, Michael Kim makes birdie on the par-5 16th hole.

Michael Kim makes birdie on No. 16 at BMW Championship

In the final round of the 2025 BMW Championship, Michael Kim makes a 27-foot birdie putt on the par-4 8th hole.

Michael Kim holes out for birdie putt from 27-feet on No. 8 at BMW Championship

In the third round of the 2025 BMW Championship, Michael Kim makes birdie on the par-5 16th hole.

In the third round of the 2025 BMW Championship, Michael Kim makes birdie on the par-4 9th hole.

Michael Kim makes birdie on No. 9 at BMW Championship

In the third round of the 2025 BMW Championship, Michael Kim makes birdie on the par-4 7th hole.

Michael Kim makes birdie on No. 7 at BMW Championship

In the third round of the 2025 BMW Championship, Michael Kim makes birdie on the par-4 5th hole.

Michael Kim makes birdie on No. 5 at BMW Championship

In the second round of the 2025 BMW Championship, Michael Kim makes birdie on the par-3 17th hole.

Michael Kim makes birdie on No. 17 at BMW Championship

In the second round of the 2025 BMW Championship, Michael Kim makes birdie on the par-4 15th hole.

Michael Kim makes birdie on No. 15 at BMW Championship

In the second round of the 2025 BMW Championship, Michael Kim makes a 6-foot birdie putt on the par-4 11th hole.

Michael Kim makes birdie on No. 11 at BMW Championship

In the opening round of the 2025 BMW Championship, Michael Kim makes birdie on the par-4 11th hole.

Michael Kim rolls in birdie putt at BMW Championship

In the opening round of the 2025 BMW Championship, Michael Kim makes birdie on the par-5 4th hole.

Michael Kim charges with third birdie of the day at BMW Championship

In the opening round of the 2025 BMW Championship, Michael Kim makes birdie on the par-3 3rd hole.

Michael Kim adds another birdie to his card at BMW Championship

In the opening round of the 2025 BMW Championship, Michael Kim makes birdie on the par-4 1st hole.

Michael Kim begins day with birdie at BMW Championship

In the second round of the 2025 FedEx St. Jude Championship, Michael Kim makes birdie on the par-4 2nd hole.

Michael Kim makes birdie on No. 2 at FedEx St. Jude

In the opening round of the 2025 FedEx St. Jude Championship, Michael Kim makes a 13-foot birdie putt on the par-4 13th hole.

Michael Kim rolls in birdie putt at FedEx St. Jude

In the opening round of the 2025 FedEx St. Jude Championship, Michael Kim makes birdie on the par-3 11th hole.

Michael Kim makes birdie on No. 11 at FedEx St. Jude

In the opening round of the 2025 Wyndham Championship, Michael Kim makes birdie on the par-5 15th hole.

Michael Kim makes birdie on No. 15 at Wyndham

In the second round of John Deere Classic, Michael Kim makes birdie on the par-4 8th hole.

Michael Kim makes birdie on No. 8 at John Deere

In the opening round of the 2025 John Deere Classic, Michael Kim makes birdie on the par-3 7th hole.

Michael Kim makes birdie on No. 7 at John Deere

In the opening round of the 2025 John Deere Classic, Michael Kim makes birdie on the par-4 6th hole.

Michael Kim makes birdie on No. 6 at John Deere

In the opening round of the 2025 John Deere Classic, Michael Kim makes birdie on the par-4 4th hole.

Michael Kim sinks a 25-foot birdie putt on No. 4 at John Deere

In the opening round of the 2025 John Deere Classic, Michael Kim makes birdie on the par-4 15th hole.

Michael Kim makes birdie on No. 15 at John Deere

In the opening round of the 2025 John Deere Classic, Michael Kim makes birdie on the par-4 14th hole.

Michael Kim makes birdie on No. 14 at John Deere

In the opening round of the 2025 John Deere Classic, Michael Kim makes birdie on the par-4 13th hole.

Michael Kim makes birdie on No. 13 at John Deere

In the final round of the 2025 Rocket Classic, Michael Kim makes birdie on the par-5 17th hole.

Michael Kim makes birdie on No. 17 at Rocket Classic

In the final round of the 2025 Rocket Classic, Michael Kim makes birdie on the par-5 7th hole.

Michael Kim makes birdie on No. 7 at Rocket Classic

In the final round of the 2025 Rocket Classic, Michael Kim makes birdie on the par-4 3rd hole.

Michael Kim dials in approach for birdie at Rocket Classic

In the third round of the 2025 Rocket Classic, Michael Kim makes birdie on the par-3 11th hole.

Michael Kim makes birdie on No. 11 at Rocket Classic

In the third round of the 2025 Rocket Classic, Michael Kim makes a 29-foot birdie putt on the par-3 5th hole.

Michael Kim sinks a 29-foot birdie putt at Rocket Classic

In Match No. 5 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, Los Angeles Golf Club’s Justin Rose, Collin Morikawa and Sahith Theegala defeat Jupiter Links' Max Homa, Kevin Kisner and Akshay Bhatia at the SoFi Center in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

TGL highlights: LAGC takes down Jupiter Links, Justin Rose makes league's first albatross

During Match No. 5 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, Los Angeles Golf Club's Collin Morikawa pours in a 17-foot birdie putt, then LAGC successfully throws the Hammer to force Jupiter Links' hand. Jupiter Links ultimately did not convert the birdie putt.

Collin Morikawa drains match-clinching putt at TGL

During Match No. 5 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, Jupiter Links throws the Hammer before the par-4 13th hole, then Max Homa makes a birdie to limit LAGC's lead.

Max Homa makes clutch putt for Jupiter Links

During Match No. 5 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, Los Angeles Golf Club's Justin Rose makes his first albatross — and the first albatross of the league — from 225 yards, then celebrates with his team.

Justin Rose holes out electric albatross for LAGC at TGL

During Match No. 5 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, Los Angeles Golf Club's Justin Rose strikes his tee shot on the par-3 seventh hole close. Jupiter Links GC's Max Homa responds with a tee shot that hits the flagstick and almost goes in for the first ace in TGL history.

Justin Rose dials it in, Max Homa responds at TGL

During Match No. 5 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, Jupiter Links Golf Club alternate Akshay Bhatia sticks his tee shot close at the par-3 fifth hole, and his team eventually wins the hole.

Akshay Bhatia throws a dart for Jupiter Links at TGL

Ahead of the 2026 The American Express, world No. 1 and reigning Player of the Year Scottie Scheffler discusses being tournament ready and how preparation and simulation cannot compare to playing 72 holes in events.

Scottie Scheffler on preparing for tournament golf, shaking off rust at The American Express

Prior to the 2026 The American Express, Will Zalatoris discusses his recent rehabilitation from back surgery and how he has adjusted his golf swing to help with the recovery process, the differences this time compared to his first back injury in 2023, and how he has prepared for his return to action on the PGA TOUR.

Will Zalatoris talks recovery from back surgery, return to PGA TOUR 

Watch players face the difficult challenge of hole No. 16's "Monster Bunker" at the PGA WEST Pete Dye Stadium Course over the years at The American Express.

Golf is Hard | Beware PGA WEST's 'Monster Bunker' at The American Express

Golfbet contributor Rick Gehman gives his top five longshots who can make a move this week at The American Express.

Running with Rick: Five longshots to back at The American Express

Nineteen-time PGA TOUR Scottie Scheffler has a knack for holing out at just the right time. Check out his best hole-outs of his career that just get longer. 
 

Scottie Scheffler hole-outs but they increasingly get longer

 Scottie Scheffler or the field? Matt Every and Chris Breece give their thoughts on the top matchups this week at the second event of the season, The American Express.

'The Early Card' on 'The Drop' looks at picks for The American Express

South African Christiaan Maas, currently a senior at the University of Texas and ranked No. 2 in the PGA TOUR University Class of 2026, discusses his family's rugby ties, his course management and drawing inspiration from Scottie Scheffler and Jordan Spieth. Also hear from Texas men's golf coach John Fields as he shares his impressions of Maas as a player and leader of his team.

Get to know Texas senior Christiaan Maas

Prior to the 2026 The American Express, defending champion Sepp Straka reflects on his win at the Pete Dye Stadium Course and his overall successful 2025 season.

Sepp Straka reflects on 2025 win at The American Express

 Follow Sony Open in Hawaii winner Chris Gotterup at Waialae Country Club after he clinches his third TOUR victory.

Chris Gotterup mic'd up after winning Sony Open

Check out all the best shots of the week from the 2026 Sony Open in Hawaii, featuring winner Chris Gotterup, William Mouw’s crunch-time eagle and hole-outs from J.J. Spaun, Alejandro Tosti and Taylor Pendrith.

J.J. Spaun's sand spectacle amongst Shots of the Week from Sony Open

Check the best moments of all time from The American Express, including David Duval's memorable 59 and Arnold Palmer shooting his age at 71. 
 

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Following his two-shot win at the 2026 Sony Open in Hawaii, Chris Gotterup talks about claiming his third PGA TOUR victory at Waialae Country Club.

Michael Kim makes birdie on No. 11 at Rocket Classic

TGL highlights: LAGC takes down Jupiter Links, Justin Rose makes league's first albatross

Collin Morikawa drains match-clinching putt at TGL

Max Homa makes clutch putt for Jupiter Links

Justin Rose holes out electric albatross for LAGC at TGL

Justin Rose dials it in, Max Homa responds at TGL

Akshay Bhatia throws a dart for Jupiter Links at TGL

Scottie Scheffler on preparing for tournament golf, shaking off rust at The American Express

Will Zalatoris talks recovery from back surgery, return to PGA TOUR

Golf is Hard | Beware PGA WEST's 'Monster Bunker' at The American Express

Running with Rick: Five longshots to back at The American Express

Scottie Scheffler hole-outs but they increasingly get longer

'The Early Card' on 'The Drop' looks at picks for The American Express

Get to know Texas senior Christiaan Maas

Sepp Straka reflects on 2025 win at The American Express

Chris Gotterup mic'd up after winning Sony Open

J.J. Spaun's sand spectacle amongst Shots of the Week from Sony Open

Best moments from The American Express

Chris Gotterup’s news conference after winning Sony Open

Michael Kim hits 136-yard approach to 4 feet, sets up birdie on No. 16 at Sony Open

Michael Kim sinks 9-foot birdie putt on No. 16 at Sony Open

Michael Kim holes out twice in three holes at Grant Thornton

Michael Kim makes birdie on No. 16 at BMW Championship

Michael Kim holes out for birdie putt from 27-feet on No. 8 at BMW Championship

Michael Kim makes birdie on No. 16 at BMW Championship

Michael Kim makes birdie on No. 9 at BMW Championship

Michael Kim makes birdie on No. 7 at BMW Championship

Michael Kim makes birdie on No. 5 at BMW Championship

Michael Kim makes birdie on No. 17 at BMW Championship

Michael Kim makes birdie on No. 15 at BMW Championship

Michael Kim makes birdie on No. 11 at BMW Championship

Michael Kim rolls in birdie putt at BMW Championship

Michael Kim charges with third birdie of the day at BMW Championship

Michael Kim adds another birdie to his card at BMW Championship

Michael Kim begins day with birdie at BMW Championship

Michael Kim makes birdie on No. 2 at FedEx St. Jude

Michael Kim rolls in birdie putt at FedEx St. Jude

Michael Kim makes birdie on No. 11 at FedEx St. Jude

Michael Kim makes birdie on No. 15 at Wyndham

Michael Kim makes birdie on No. 8 at John Deere

Michael Kim makes birdie on No. 7 at John Deere

Michael Kim makes birdie on No. 6 at John Deere

Michael Kim sinks a 25-foot birdie putt on No. 4 at John Deere

Michael Kim makes birdie on No. 15 at John Deere

Michael Kim makes birdie on No. 14 at John Deere

Michael Kim makes birdie on No. 13 at John Deere

Michael Kim makes birdie on No. 17 at Rocket Classic

Michael Kim makes birdie on No. 7 at Rocket Classic

Michael Kim dials in approach for birdie at Rocket Classic

Michael Kim sinks a 29-foot birdie putt at Rocket Classic