Here's why two top-50 golfers are skipping The Open Championship
The Open Championship field took a hit Friday afternoon as Si Woo Kim and Sungjae Im withdrew from the event at Royal St. George’s.
golf.comHere’s the latest I can share based on public outlets up to now.
- Si Woo Kim remains active on the PGA Tour with several early-season events in 2026, posting a mix of strong finishes and some mid-pack results as he contends for FedExCup points.[1][8]
- He has shown solid form in several tournaments this year, including finishes inside the top 15 at multiple stops, though he’s also had a few outings where he didn’t contend in the weekend rounds.[1]
- Recent coverage notes his continued participation in majors and flagship events (e.g., The Players Championship) as part of his schedule this season.[1]
- European Tour coverage in early 2026 also highlights his excitement about playing in Korea or on DP World Tour events when applicable, reflecting his ongoing international schedule and motivation to win across tours.[4]
If you’d like, I can drill down into specific events, latest results, or upcoming starts for Si Woo Kim, and I can pull exact standings and scores for the most recent tournament he played. I can also set up a quick alert-style summary of his results over the next few weeks.
Would you like me to focus on:
- a particular tournament (e.g., The Players Championship, Arnold Palmer Invitational), or
- his year-to-date results and FedExCup standing, or
- a brief bio update with career milestones?
Note: The sources above reflect current publicly available reporting on Si Woo Kim’s 2026 season. If you want, I can fetch newer updates as they become available.