Tom Kim's Winning Setup: Blade Putter and Titleist GTS3 Lead Scottish Open Victory

Tom Kim Returns to the Winner's Circle

Tom Kim, 24, fired a brilliant final-round 64 to claim the Genesis Scottish Open — his 4th PGA Tour victory and first in three years. The South Korean's win marks one of the most anticipated comebacks among the sport's young stars.

A Blade Putter Win in a Mallet World

Kim's most striking equipment choice was his Scotty Cameron TourType GSS tour prototype blade putter — the same model he used for his maiden victory at the 2022 Wyndham Championship. He is just the second player this season to win with a blade, joining Matt Fitzpatrick (three wins). Kim posted +3.658 SG: Putting (20th in field), validating his trust in the classic design.

Strokes Gained Data Backs Dominant Performance

Off the tee, Kim ranked 9th in SG: Off the Tee (+3.079). He switched to the Titleist GTS3 driver (9.0˚) at the Valero Texas Open, citing more consistent spin windows and improved ball speed. This week, he made a subtle front weight track adjustment to nudge his start line back toward neutral for the links conditions.

Links-Specific Bag Configuration

Kim dropped his sand wedge to carry a GTS3 5-wood and a T200 2-iron (18˚), opting for a three-wedge setup — a configuration also used by Tommy Fleetwood. This allowed him to maximize distance control across the wide, firm links fairways.

Strokeslab Takeaway

Kim's return to a blade putter is a compelling case study in trust and feel overriding trends. Combined with elite tee-to-green performance, his SG data tells a complete story: when Kim is on, he's one of the most dangerous players in the world.