Tom Kim Loses Over $800,000 Immediately After Emotional Genesis Scottish Open Victory
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Key Points:
- Tom Kim won the 2026 Genesis Scottish Open, earning $1,575,000, but after taxes and fees, he will take home less than half of that amount.
- Under UK tax rules, Kim must pay £534,675 (approximately $684,921) to His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) due to the withholding tax on foreign athletes.
- Additionally, Kim owes his caddie 10% of his winnings ($157,500), bringing his total deductions to over $840,000, which is more than 50% of his prize money.
- Kim's performance at the Scottish Open included a bogey-free final round with six birdies, finishing at 17-under 263, two shots ahead of runner-up Min Woo Lee.
- The 24-year-old has shown strong form in 2026 with multiple top-10 finishes and a third-place at the U.S. Open, positioning him as a rising star in Asian golf with potential to become a household name.
