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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

Michael Kim delivered a masterclass in aggressive golf at the Valero Texas Open Round 2, carding an impressive -7 (65 strokes) with 7 birdies and 2 eagles. His exceptional SG total of 7.7 showcased dominant ball-striking and putting performance, propelling him into serious contention.
HOLE 2Par 5 · 540 ydsBirdie
1
2
3
DriverShot 1
SG: +0.15
295 ydsRemaining: 245 yds

Powerful drive finds the left side safely, leaving an ideal approach angle on this 540-yard par 5.

4-WoodShot 2
SG: +0.22
225 ydsRemaining: 20 yds

Expertly struck 4-wood positions Kim just short of the green, setting up a birdie opportunity.

Lob WedgeShot 3
SG: +0.12
20 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Delicate lob wedge lands softly near the pin, securing a birdie with strong strokes gained advantage.

Hole SG Total:+0.5
HOLE 3Par 3 · 180 ydsBirdie
1
2
5-IronShot 1
SG: +0.68
178 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Pinpoint 5-iron from 180 yards finds the heart of the green, nearly holing out for eagle.

PutterShot 2
SG: +0.37
8 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Short birdie putt rolls in confidently, capitalizing on excellent iron play.

Hole SG Total:+1.1
HOLE 4Par 4 · 430 ydsBogey
1
2
3
4
DriverShot 1
SG: -0.32
285 ydsRemaining: 145 yds

Solid drive leaves 145 yards into this straightforward par 4.

6-IronShot 2
SG: -0.24
140 ydsRemaining: 5 yds

6-iron drifts slightly right, leaving a delicate pitch from the fringe.

Pitching WedgeShot 3
SG: -0.16
5 ydsRemaining: 15 yds

Pitch shot travels too far, leaving a challenging lag putt from the back of the green.

PutterShot 4
SG: -0.08
15 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Long putt comes up short of the hole, resulting in a rare bogey and momentum check.

Hole SG Total:-0.8
HOLE 12Par 3 · 180 ydsBogey
1
2
3
6-IronShot 1
SG: -0.52
180 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

6-iron shot is well-struck but drifts long, leaving a tricky two-putt from the back collar.

PutterShot 2
SG: -0.24
25 ydsRemaining: 2 yds

Lag putt leaves a downhill comebacker that catches the edge of the cup.

PutterShot 3
SG: -0.19
2 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Downhill putt slides past, carding another bogey and breaking momentum on the back nine.

Hole SG Total:-0.9
HOLE 13Par 5 · 540 ydsEagle
1
2
3
DriverShot 1
SG: +0.49
305 ydsRemaining: 235 yds

Aggressive drive cuts the corner, leaving just 235 yards to the flag on this reachable par 5.

3-WoodShot 2
SG: +0.65
225 ydsRemaining: 10 yds

Pure 3-wood strike reaches the green complex, leaving a simple chip for eagle.

Lob WedgeShot 3
SG: +0.49
10 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Exquisite chip shot finds the bottom of the cup! First eagle of the round with SG+1.62.

Hole SG Total:+1.6
HOLE 14Par 4 · 430 ydsBirdie
1
2
3
DriverShot 1
SG: +0.42
285 ydsRemaining: 145 yds

Confident drive finds the center of the fairway, leaving a mid-iron approach.

7-IronShot 2
SG: +0.54
142 ydsRemaining: 3 yds

Crisp 7-iron lands 3 feet from the pin, a makeable birdie opportunity.

PutterShot 3
SG: +0.24
3 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Birdie putt finds the center of the cup, regaining momentum with superb SG advantage.

Hole SG Total:+1.2
HOLE 15Par 5 · 540 ydsEagle
1
2
3
DriverShot 1
SG: +0.49
310 ydsRemaining: 230 yds

Explosive drive off the tee positions Kim within reach of the green on this par 5.

3-WoodShot 2
SG: +0.65
225 ydsRemaining: 5 yds

Soaring 3-wood finds the front of the green, setting up a simple chip for eagle.

Pitching WedgeShot 3
SG: +0.49
5 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Pitch shot drops into the cup for an eagle! Second eagle of the round with dominant SG+1.62.

Hole SG Total:+1.6
HOLE 16Par 3 · 180 ydsBirdie
1
2
7-IronShot 1
SG: +0.68
178 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Pure 7-iron shot finds the green with excellent distance control on this short par 3.

PutterShot 2
SG: +0.37
8 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Birdie putt finds the hole with confidence, adding another gain to an exceptional round.

Hole SG Total:+1.1
HOLE 17Par 4 · 430 ydsBirdie
1
2
3
DriverShot 1
SG: +0.42
288 ydsRemaining: 142 yds

Powerful drive splits the fairway, leaving a comfortable approach shot.

7-IronShot 2
SG: +0.54
140 ydsRemaining: 2 yds

Precise 7-iron shot leaves a tap-in birdie opportunity just 2 feet away.

PutterShot 3
SG: +0.24
2 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Short birdie putt closes out the round in style, capping a dominant -7 (65) performance.

Hole SG Total:+1.2
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