PGA Tour veteran Kim Si-woo looking to snap winless drought as playoffs wind down

Seoul, Aug. 19 (Yonhap) -- South Korean golfer Kim Si-woo, a veteran on the PGA Tour, is eager to break his winless streak as the playoffs near their conclusion. In a recent video conference with South Korean media, Kim expressed his optimism despite the challenge ahead. The 2026 season will see Kim face some of the best golfers in the world in the two remaining tournaments, the FedEx St. Jude Championship and the Tour Championship.

Kim, ranked fourth in the FedEx Cup points standings, is seeking his first win since January 2023 when he won the BMW Championship, the second tournament in the playoffs. His success this year has been marked by consistency, with the highest number of top-10 finishes on the tour (11) and three runner-ups. Kim also boasts the most under-par rounds (60) and sub-70 rounds (49) on the tour. He credits his progress to working on various types of shots and adapting his game to the specific hole locations.

Kim believes that his self-belief is still strong, despite the frustration of not winning since 2023. Playing in the playoff events will be no easy task, but if he maintains his current form, he thinks he has a chance to secure a title. The BMW Championship, open to the top 50 players in FedEx Cup points, begins on Thursday at Bellerive Country Club in St. Louis. Following this week, the top 30 players will qualify for the finale, the Tour Championship, where Kim is virtually guaranteed a spot.