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Tom Kim withdraws from Baycurrent after Asian Games gold and military exemption

Original: Tom Kim WDs from Baycurrent after Asian Games gold medal, military exemption

South Korean golfer Tom Kim has withdrawn from the Baycurrent tournament shortly after winning a gold medal at the Asian Games. The victory carries significance beyond sport: under South Korean law, an Asian Games gold medal grants an exemption from mandatory military service, removing a major career question for the young PGA Tour player.

Why now: The gold medal earned him an exemption from South Korea's mandatory military service, a major story for his career, and his withdrawal from the tournament followed soon after.

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• Tom Kim WDs from Baycurrent after Asian Games gold medal, military exemption · Yahoo Sports
• Tom Kim WDs from Baycurrent after Asian Games gold medal, military exemption · Central Oregon Daily

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