Kim Si-woo achieved a tie for 3rd place at the Phoenix Open, where Chris Goetzelup of the USA won the tournament by overcoming Japan's Hideki Matsuyama in a playoff.
Kim Si-woo secured a commendable joint 3rd place finish at the WM Phoenix Open, held at the TPC Scottsdale Stadium Course in Arizona. In the final round, which took place on March 9th, 2023, Kim played a solid game with three birdies and finished with a score of 3-under 68, giving him a total of 15-under 269 for the tournament. This notable performance follows his consistent finishes in recent tournaments, including a tie for 6th in the American Express and runner-up at the Farmers Insurance Open, establishing his competitive form in the PGA Tour.
Chris Goetzelup capitalized on his momentum during the final stretch of the event, finishing strong with back-to-back birdies on holes 17 and 18. Matsuyama, who began the day in the lead, faltered at the final hole with a bogey, allowing Goetzelup to match his score of 16-under 268, leading to a playoff. In the playoff, Goetzelup clinched his victory with another birdie on the 18th hole, marking his second win of the season after triumphing at the Sony Open last month, along with a total career victory count of four.
Matsuyama, aiming for his third win, faced a setback in the playoff where he suffered a water hazard on his tee shot, ultimately losing the title he almost had in his grasp. Kim Si-woo's impressive performance and earnings of $439,680 for the 3rd place finish demonstrate his rising prominence on the PGA Tour, indicating a break into the upper echelons of competitive golf.
