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Michael Kim Wins Open de France With Clutch 18th-Hole Par, First U.S. Champion Since 1972

The victory ends a seven-year drought, the tournament’s first by an American since Barry Jaeckel in 1972.

Michael Kim of the United States celebrates holing a par putt on the 18th green to set the clubhouse lead on day four of the FedEx Open de France 2025 at Golf de Saint-Nom-la-Breteche on September 21, 2025 in Paris, France.
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Overview

  • Kim closed with a bogey-free 6-under 65 at Golf de Saint-Nom-La-Bretèche to finish 16-under and win by one.
  • He saved par from 15–16 feet after a greenside bunker on the par-3 18th to secure the title.
  • Elvis Smylie and local favorite Jeong weon Ko tied for second at 15-under after matching 65s.
  • Brooks Koepka began the day in a share of the lead but faded with a 68 to finish solo fourth.
  • The win is Kim’s first worldwide title since the 2018 John Deere Classic; he entered the week ranked No. 64 and is expected to rise, with reports citing a $552,500 winner’s payout.