Michael Kim's Explosive Second Round at Valero Texas Open: Two Eagles and Seven Birdies in Stunning 65-Stroke Performance
Valero Texas Open · Round 2 · Apr 4, 2026 · 13min
Total
+7.7
OTT
+2.7
APP
+3.9
ATG
+0.2
PUTT
+0.8
Powerful drive finds the left side safely, leaving an ideal approach angle on this 540-yard par 5.
Expertly struck 4-wood positions Kim just short of the green, setting up a birdie opportunity.
Delicate lob wedge lands softly near the pin, securing a birdie with strong strokes gained advantage.
Pinpoint 5-iron from 180 yards finds the heart of the green, nearly holing out for eagle.
Short birdie putt rolls in confidently, capitalizing on excellent iron play.
Solid drive leaves 145 yards into this straightforward par 4.
6-iron drifts slightly right, leaving a delicate pitch from the fringe.
Pitch shot travels too far, leaving a challenging lag putt from the back of the green.
Long putt comes up short of the hole, resulting in a rare bogey and momentum check.
6-iron shot is well-struck but drifts long, leaving a tricky two-putt from the back collar.
Lag putt leaves a downhill comebacker that catches the edge of the cup.
Downhill putt slides past, carding another bogey and breaking momentum on the back nine.
Aggressive drive cuts the corner, leaving just 235 yards to the flag on this reachable par 5.
Pure 3-wood strike reaches the green complex, leaving a simple chip for eagle.
Exquisite chip shot finds the bottom of the cup! First eagle of the round with SG+1.62.
Confident drive finds the center of the fairway, leaving a mid-iron approach.
Crisp 7-iron lands 3 feet from the pin, a makeable birdie opportunity.
Birdie putt finds the center of the cup, regaining momentum with superb SG advantage.
Explosive drive off the tee positions Kim within reach of the green on this par 5.
Soaring 3-wood finds the front of the green, setting up a simple chip for eagle.
Pitch shot drops into the cup for an eagle! Second eagle of the round with dominant SG+1.62.
Pure 7-iron shot finds the green with excellent distance control on this short par 3.
Birdie putt finds the hole with confidence, adding another gain to an exceptional round.
Powerful drive splits the fairway, leaving a comfortable approach shot.
Precise 7-iron shot leaves a tap-in birdie opportunity just 2 feet away.
Short birdie putt closes out the round in style, capping a dominant -7 (65) performance.