{
  "id": 11823000,
  "title": "'Just be you': Kim reveals Tiger text that inspired him to gold",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/just-be-you-kim-reveals-tiger-text-that-inspired-him-to-gold",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-04T02:35:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/golf/2026/10/1547257/just-be-you-kim-reveals-tiger-text-inspired-him-gold"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Tom Kim, the gold medalist in golf at the Asian Games, spoke to reporters about the inspiration behind his fantastic final round score of 64. It was a text from Tiger Woods that helped him conquer the nerves and pressure. The message simply read, \"Just be you. Nothing more, nothing less,\" which proved to be a pivotal factor in his victory. Kim and Woods had already known each other before forming a friendship on a golf simulator team initiated by Woods himself. When asked if he had replied to Woods, Kim stated that he had not, but he intended to send him a photo of himself biting his gold medal. As Kim rolled the final putt, he let out a shout of triumph. He described the pressure of securing a gold medal as vastly different from regular tournament golf. Kim admitted that the week leading up to the competition was the most nerve-wracking week of his life, but the thought that it would be over soon helped him maintain his composure. In South Korea, Asian Games and Olympic gold medalists are exempt from mandatory military service, which usually lasts between 18 months and two years. This exemption allowed Kim to focus on his career, having already won four times on the PGA Tour. As he looks ahead, Kim's next target is the 2028 Los Angeles Games, where he aims to win an Olympic gold medal.",
  "summary": "NAGOYA: Asian Games golf champion Tom Kim revealed he was inspired by a message from Tiger Woods before his sparkling final round in Nagoya.",
  "key_points": [
    "Kim won gold in golf at Asian Games with 64 final round score",
    "Tiger Woods' \"Just be you\" text inspired Kim during pressure",
    "Kim and Woods were friends since golf simulator team with Woods"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The concise advice from Tiger Woods gave Kim the mental clarity to navigate the intense pressure of competing on his home continent, where a gold medal brings a significant benefit.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}