Kim roars to runaway victory for first PGA triumph

0 Comments | AFP, May, 2008

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (AFP) — American Anthony Kim became the youngest winner on the US PGA Tour in more than six years, capturing the Wachovia Championship in a rout on Sunday for his first PGA triumph.

The 22-year-old Asian-American took the 1.152 million-dollar top prize at the 6.4 million-dollar event with a final-round three-under par 69 to finish on 16-under 272, breaking the tournament record of 13-under set last year by Tiger Woods.

"I can't even put it into words right now. I don't know what to say," Kim said. "It's a wonderful experience."

Kim began the round with a four-stroke lead, stretched the margin to six strokes as he began the back side thanks to four birdies on the outward nine and cruised to the clubhouse without a serious challenge...