Michael S. Kim
Michael S. Kim was born in Seoul, South Korea and raised in San Diego. He won the 2013 Haskins Award at UC Berkeley, then captured the 2018 John Deere Classic by eight strokes. He won the 2025 FedEx Open de France on the DP World Tour.
About Michael S. Kim
Michael S. Kim is a US professional golfer. competing on the PGA Tour, DP World Tour, Korn Ferry Tour. Michael S. Kim uses a Titleist GT2 Driver (11°) driver, Titleist T100 (2023) Irons irons, a TaylorMade Spider Tour T3.0 putter, and the Titleist Pro V1x golf ball.
Remarkable TaylorMade r7 Quad fairway wood from circa 2004-2005 alongside modern Titleist GT2 technology. 'Everything goes high' with 11° driver and lead tape on crown. Nippon Shaft iron shafts. Vokey WedgeWorks Proto 60° lob wedge blends vintage and modern.
Current WITB
As spotted at the 2026 Sony Open in Hawaii in January 2026
Bag Breakdown
8 clubs from 2 brands in the bag
Equipment Context
Equipment Q&A
Michael S. Kim uses a Titleist GT2 Driver (11°). The driver is typically chosen for its combination of distance, forgiveness, and workability to suit the player's swing.
Michael S. Kim uses a TaylorMade Spider Tour T3.0. Putter choice is highly personal among tour professionals, often staying with the same model for years.
Michael S. Kim plays the Titleist Pro V1x. Tour players typically choose balls that match their swing speed and provide the spin characteristics they need around the greens.
Michael S. Kim uses Titleist U-505 Utility Iron. Iron selection on tour varies between players who prefer blades for workability and those who choose cavity backs for added forgiveness.
As of January 2026, Michael S. Kim's bag includes a Titleist GT2 Driver (11°), TaylorMade Spider Tour T3.0 putter, and Titleist Pro V1x. Professional golfers typically update their equipment throughout the season based on performance and new releases.