Michael Kim encountered challenging conditions during Round 3 of the Memorial Tournament on Saturday, May 31, at Muirfield Village, which had been affected by heavy rains leading up to the event. These adverse weather factors played a significant role in testing the players’ skills throughout the day, with Kim reflecting on the difficulty he faced while navigating the course.
Detailed Account of Kim’s Round Three Performance
Kim’s Round 3 began poorly with a bogey on the first hole followed by a double bogey on the second. He continued to struggle with a bogey on the fourth hole but then managed a birdie on the fifth. However, he quickly fell back with a bogey on the sixth hole. Aside from a double bogey at the twelfth hole, Kim’s scorecard included a mix of birdies and pars over the remainder of his round. His final score for the day was 2-over 74, consisting of five birdies, three bogeys, and two double bogeys.
Addressing his experience after the round, Kim shared candidly on social media, saying,
“This course today is… just not fun haha. Idk how else to describe it. Wasn’t sure if I was going to break 85 after the first 4 holes. Gotta hit the fairway or chop out rough, mud ball, changing winds and quick greens. Pretty proud of bringing it back to a 74.”
—Michael Kim, Golfer
Current Standings and Prospects Heading Into the Final Round
Following Round 3, Michael Kim is tied for 44th place with a total score of 7-over par, while Ben Griffin leads the tournament with 8-under par. Kim trails Griffin by 15 strokes as the event moves into its final day on Sunday, June 1. Despite the sizable deficit, Kim remains hopeful to improve his position during the concluding round.
Recap of Michael Kim’s Progress Throughout the Tournament
Kim’s Memorial Tournament journey began with a difficult first round on Thursday, where he carded 6-over 78 with three birdies, five bogeys, and one double bogey. He considerably improved in Round 2 by shooting 1-under 71, with four birdies and three bogeys, bringing his overall score to 5-over par.
His effort in Round 2 was critical for advancing, as the cutline was initially set at 4-over par. Kim’s place in the weekend rounds depended on Cameron Young’s bogey on the 18th hole, which shifted the cutline to 5-over, allowing Kim to continue competing despite barely making the cut.