Tom Kim is expected to leave the Presidents Cup before the tournament concludes on Sunday in order to compete at the Asian Games, according to multiple outlets.
Kim has been a key contributor to the International Team's effort at Medinah. Yahoo Sports and Fox News reported he earned three of four points, helping build a lead over the United States team heading into the final day, per Yahoo Sports.
The Asian Games appearance carries added stakes: according to the Associated Press and Fox News, winning a gold medal there could make Kim exempt from South Korea's mandatory military service.
Fox News described Kim as needing to rush to Japan for the competition, while USA Today noted he faces an early exit from the Presidents Cup as he pursues the exemption.
How each side covered it
Left
- USA Today reported Kim faces an early exit from the Presidents Cup as he pursues the military exemption.
- The Associated Press noted Kim is moving from the Presidents Cup to the Asian Games with a chance at exemption from military service.
“Tom Kim goes from Presidents Cup to Asian Games with a chance to be exempt from military service” — Associated Press
Center
- Yahoo Sports reported Kim will 'most likely' leave Medinah before the Presidents Cup finishes on Sunday.
- Yahoo Sports noted Kim helped build the International Team's three-point lead over the United States heading into the final day.
“Why Tom Kim will ‘most likely’ leave Medinah before the Presidents Cup has even finished on Sunday” — Yahoo Sports
Right
- Fox News reported Kim earned three of four points at the Presidents Cup.
- Fox News described Kim as needing to rush to Japan for the Asian Games to seek the military service exemption.
“Tom Kim earned three of four points at the Presidents Cup but must rush to Japan where an Asian Games gold medal could exempt him from military service.” — Fox News
Questions readers ask
Why is Tom Kim leaving the Presidents Cup early?
Tom Kim is expected to depart before the Presidents Cup concludes on Sunday to compete at the Asian Games, according to Yahoo Sports.
Why does the Asian Games matter for Tom Kim?
According to the Associated Press and Fox News, a gold medal at the Asian Games could exempt Kim from South Korea's mandatory military service.
How has Tom Kim performed at the Presidents Cup?
Kim has earned three of four points, helping the International Team build a three-point lead over the United States heading into the final day, per Yahoo Sports.
What did different outlets focus on in covering this story?
Center outlets like Yahoo Sports emphasized Kim's role in the International Team's lead, while left- and right-leaning outlets focused on his early exit and the military exemption stakes at the Asian Games.
Sources · 4 outlet reports
- Associated PressLeft-leaningTom Kim goes from Presidents Cup to Asian Games with a chance to be exempt from military service
- USA TodayLeft-leaningTom Kim faces early Presidents Cup exit in pursuit of military exemption
- Yahoo SportsCenterTom Kim goes from Presidents Cup to Asian Games with a chance to be exempt from military service
- Fox NewsRight-leaningGolf star Tom Kim going from Presidents Cup to Asian Games seeking exemption from military service