Kim Joo-hyung, Lee Kyoung-hoon finish in top 10 at Sentry Tournament of Champions

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Kim Joo-hyung, Lee Kyoung-hoon finish in top 10 at Sentry Tournament of Champions

Published: 09 Jan. 2023, 16:23

Kim Joo-hyung, left, and Jon Rahm leave the first tee during the final round of the Sentry Tournament of Champions on The Plantation Course at Kapalua on Jan. 8 in Kapalua, Maui, Hawaii. [PGA TOUR]

Kim Joo-hyung enjoyed a top-five finish in the $15 million Sentry Tournament of Champions in Hawaii on Sunday as Jon Rahm romped to a stunning come-from-behind victory over Collin Morikawa.

Kim, 20, closed with a 5-under 68 for a 22-under 270 total in his debut appearance at the Plantation Course at Kapalua in Maui to finish five strokes behind playing partner Rahm. The Spaniard overcame an overnight seven shot deficit with a stunning 63 to claim his eighth PGA Tour victory on 27-under.

Morikawa, who was chasing a first title since his 2021 Open Championship victory, faded to a 72 which included three consecutive birdies from the 14th hole as he finished two behind Rahm. Tom Hoge and Max Homa shared third place.

Lee Kyoung-hoon carded a 67 to finish tied seventh for his first top-10 in the Sentry Tournament of Champions, which is the first of 17 designated tournaments this year with elevated purses and participation commitments from the world’s top-players. Im Sung-jae came in tied 13th.

Lee, a two-time winner on the PGA Tour, was delighted with his first top-10 of 2023.

“I’m very happy," Lee said "I’ve seen a lot of good things but also things that need to be improved. I will prepare myself better for the next one. The driver was spot on, as well as my iron play. I’m looking forward to next week’s Sony Open."

Rahm was ecstatic with his thrilling victory after finishing runner-up here last season. He equaled the largest come-from-behind win at the Sentry Tournament of Champions following a sensational round which featured an opening bogey, nine birdies and one eagle.

“It's special. This is actually the first win with the whole family here. Both kids as well. So it's going to be one to enjoy,” said Rahm.

BY CHUAH CHOO CHIANG [kjdsports@joongang.co.kr]