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Tom Kim earns exemption from military service with Asian Games gold

Tom Kim secured a three-stroke victory at the Asian Games by shooting a final-round 64, finishing ahead of runners-up Kazuki Higa, Ding Wenyi, and Sadom Kaewkanjana. The triumph grants the golfer an exemption from South Korea's compulsory military duty, sparing him from the standard 18 to 21 months of service required for able-bodied males under 28.

Kim previously held a medal position entering the final round of the Paris Olympics before dropping to eighth place. His participation in the Asian Games followed a quick departure from the Presidents Cup after defeating Wyndham Clark in the Sunday singles match, capping off a successful 2026 season that included a third-place finish at the US Open and a victory at the Scottish Open.

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