Sun Feb 02 21:00:00 UTC 2025: ## Kim Closes Gap in Pebble Beach Pro-Am Despite Challenging Conditions

**Pebble Beach, CA** – South Korean golfer Tom Kim carded a 4-under 68 in challenging conditions at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am on Saturday, significantly reducing his overnight deficit. Battling rain, wind gusts up to 28 mph, and generally miserable conditions, Kim’s impressive round featured eight birdies against four bogeys. He described the round as feeling like a 61 given the difficult weather.

Despite his strong performance, Kim still trails leader Sepp Straka by two strokes heading into the final round. Straka, who shot a 70, holds a one-shot lead over Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry, who both fired impressive 65s. Justin Rose and Kim are tied at 14-under, along with Cam Davis.

Kim, who is seeking his fourth PGA Tour victory, highlighted the difficulty of the round, stating that simply shooting under par felt like a significant accomplishment given the weather. He emphasized the importance of a consistent approach, focusing on his process rather than the leaderboard.

With calmer conditions predicted for Sunday, Kim anticipates the need for a low score to contend for the title. He expressed confidence in his ability to adapt and maintain focus. The final round promises a thrilling finish with several top golfers vying for the championship.

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