Korea’s Tom Kim has certainly reinforced his growing reputation as golf’s hottest new star over the last few months.

On Sunday, the 20-year-old claimed a three-shot victory over World No. 4 Patrick Cantlay at the Shriners Children’s Open, becoming the first player since Tiger Woods to secure a second PGA Tour win before turning 21.

The baby-faced Kim fired a flawless 5-under 66 for a record equalling 24-under 260 winning total at TPC Summerlin as Cantlay, who was tied for the lead with one hole remaining, stumbled at the finish line with a triple bogey following an uncharacteristic errant tee shot at the 18th. Such was Kim's flawless form at TPC Summerlin that he was bogey-free throughout four rounds, becoming the first player since J.T. Poston (2019 Wyndham Championship) to win without dropping a shot.

It was Kim’s second PGA Tour win in four starts, and his rapid rise to prominence was also accelerated by a memorable Presidents Cup debut two weeks ago where he contributed two points for the International Team and emerged as a livewire at Quail Hollow with his fiery and exuberant displays.

"It's really amazing. A few months ago, I didn't have any status in the U.S., and now being a two-time winner on tour, having that place with Tiger, it's an unbelievable feeling for me. It's an honour for me, and it's definitely a dream come true,” said the 20-year-old Kim, winner of the Wyndham Championship in August," said Kim.

It certainly has been a wild and amazing ride for Kim, who started the year without any status on the PGA Tour. He first earned special temporary membership with a third place finish at the Genesis Scottish Open in July, a co-sanctioned tournament with the DP World Tour, before winning the Wyndham Championship in August.

"Coming off a win, Playoffs, the Presidents Cup, and a win this week is - I mean, it's absolutely amazing. I've just got to keep going, and I'm enjoying the ride, so hopefully, many more to come. I've still got a long way to go, and I want to hopefully have a long career on the PGA Tour. I've got a lot of work to do," he shared.

Despite his early success, Kim intends to keep putting his foot on the pedal as he heads out to the Far East this week for the Zozo Championship at Accordia Golf Narashino Country Club in Japan. "There's a lot of things that I still need to get better at golf, and there's a lot of guys out here who have a lot more success than me, so I've got to learn and I've got to keep playing better," he said.

Kim paid tribute to compatriots Sungjae Im, K.H. Lee and S.H. Kim waiting by the 18th greenside at TPC Summerlin to celebrate another Korean victory. "It's amazing. You know, they're my big brothers, and for them to wait on the 18th green for me, I'm really grateful for that. It's special for me for them to be there.”

It was certainly a week to remember for the Korean contingent as S.H. Kim enjoyed a tied fourth finish on 20-under, Im came in solo seventh in his title defence and Si Woo Kim settled for tied eighth to make it four Koreans in the top-10 of a PGA Tour event for the first time.