If there’s one PGA Tour pro who can crack a joke, drop some golf wisdom, and still have time to give back, it’s Michael S. Kim. He’s the guy who’s turned social media into his personal clubhouse—where golf meets humor, honesty, and a whole lot of relatability. But beyond the witty tweets and self-deprecating humor, Kim has also built a reputation for something even more meaningful: his generosity.
At The Players Championship, he proved once again why fans love him. The tournament’s official X (formerly Twitter) account shared a heartwarming clip featuring the Harden family, captioning it: “A day the Harden family will never forget. A simple post from @Mike_kim714 turned into lifelong memories for this family.” Kim re-shared it, adding, “Thankful to the players championship and @LeeGardnerSmith to help make it an even better day!”
Thankful to the players championship and @LeeGardnerSmith to help make it an even better day! https://t.co/DWGeLOW6e0
— Michael S. Kim (@Mike_kim714) March 16, 2025
Sure, his run at the tournament ended after round three, but that didn’t stop him from making a lasting impact. If anything, it’s just another reminder that Kim is as much about the people as he is about the game. And fans? Well, they absolutely loved it.
Fans rally behind Michael S Kim’s wholesome gesture
The response was nothing short of heartwarming, with fans flooding the comments to show their appreciation. One fan wrote, “This was so great! So appreciate the tickets to the AmEx and so happy for this sweet family!” Another added, “Awesome @Mike_kim714, love to see it! Hope to see you in the winner’s circle soon!” It’s been a while since Kim’s last victory—his first and only PGA Tour win came back in 2018 at the John Deere Classic.
But even during this dry spell, he’s kept himself relevant in the golf world, not just with his skills but with his social media presence and the way he connects with people. With good karma and fans rallying behind him, maybe that long-awaited win isn’t too far off. Others chimed in with messages of support, like “You are a class act, Michael” and “Lee’s a good dude, and he’s doing a great job!” And honestly, this isn’t surprising. Kim has a track record of thoughtful gestures, big and small.
Take his response to the Drive Fore the Future Classic, a charity golf event. Without any fanfare, he casually dropped in and offered up a putter as a prize: “I’ll donate a putter for closest to the pin or something.” Simple, effortless, and impactful—classic Michael Kim. That’s exactly why fans love him so much. One user summed it up perfectly: “Such a great follow…MK has fastly become one of my favorite players.”
But Kim’s generosity doesn’t stop with the fans—he’s just as supportive when it comes to his fellow pros…
Michael S. Kim had Collin Morikawa’s back after a heartbreaking loss
Kim’s generosity isn’t just about big gestures—something as simple as showing up for a friend if that is the need of the hour is also a kind of warmth that knits people together. And when Collin Morikawa came heartbreakingly close to snapping his winless streak at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, Kim was right there to lift him up.
Morikawa‘s lament is justified after the Sunday’s round. He was a hair’s breadth away kind of close to seal his win, one which would mean the world after his losing streak. Downtrodden with the loss, he took to social media and wrote, “No excuses. Never had any, but always a nice reminder. Honestly though, this one stings.” Now Kim chimed in to show his support. “Stoked for Russell but gutted for Collin,” Kim wrote. “I think this will push him more to win a major again this year.”
And if we may say so, this phase too shall pass. Morikawa was on fire Saturday, carding a five-under 67 to take the 54-hole lead. Heading into Sunday, he looked like he was finally about to put an end to his winless drought. Just as things seemed to be coming together for Morikawa, Russell Henley decided to shake up things a bit. On par-5 16th, Henley went in with a bird’s eye view kind of focus after missing the green on his second shot—and the lead was gone in a jiffy. Morikawa could only salvage a pair, while Henley snagged victory.
Was it too painful to watch? Absolutely. It’s not always about the wins right? The losses behind the wins impact the experience of winning profoundly — But Michael S. Kim though, he’s one to show up for people, through adversity till advantage. From making a fan’s dream come true to supporting a good cause, and now hyping up a friend after a tough loss, this isn’t just reciprocation or sportsmanship—this is about doing good all around you while being the best, cause what else can uplift the sport and the player if not for those simple gestures that matter the most.
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