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Scottie Scheffler and Tom Kim celebrated their birthdays at the US Open.
Sunday was the last round of the US open in Southampton, New York. It was Scottie Scheffler’s birthday. The fans in attendance took a moment to acknowledge that fact prior to his first tee shot.
At the first tee box, a sing-along broke out with the word “Happy Birthday.” The audience got the chance to do the same for a guy PGA Tour competitor. Instead there was silence.
Tom Kim turned off about 10 minutes before Scheffler. He celebrated his 24th birthday on the US open. He didn’t get the same fanfare as the world’s No. 1 golfer.
Tom Kim and Scottie Scheffler, both T2, celebrate their birthday on Sunday and turn 24 and 30 respectively. Both are competing to become the first player ever to win a major championship on their birthday.
There are five registered players who have won on the TOUR on their birthday, the most…
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Fans sing for Scottie Scheffler.
Scheffler entered his final round tied for second place on the leaderboard. After a slow start on Thursdayhe bounced back with scores of 68 and 69 on Friday and Saturday.
It put him in contention for a birthday victory. Before his first shot, he was greeted with the sound of birthday wishes.
Happy birthday, Scottie Scheffler.
Clearly the fan favorite on Sunday at the US Open. pic.twitter.com/Msr17h3RoE
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Scheffler turned 30 on Sunday. Everyone knew it. He remains the most popular player in the sport.
Tom Kim doesn’t have the same following.
It’s also Tom Kim’s birthday…
You might not have known it on the first tee! Kim also tied for second place at the US Open on Sunday. He teed off at 2:19 PM ET, moments before Scottie Scheffler 2.30 pm start.
Kim turned pro in 2018, the same year as Scheffler. He ranks 141st in the OWGR, 140 places behind his counterpart.
His popularity is nowhere near that of Scheffler. That is a direct result of success.
Nevertheless, on the last day he finds himself in the middle of trouble. At the time of writing this, both players are tied for fourth place in the field.
A strong finish for each player ensures a solid birthday payout.
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