Michael Kim shares take on Rose Zhang's game after partnering with her at the Grant Thornton Invitational 2025

Michael Kim praised Rose Zhang after the duo teamed up at the 2025 Grant Thornton Invitational, where they finished tied for fifth at 23-under par. Following the event Kim shared his experience on X on Monday, December 15.

He highlighted Zhang’s consistency and said she was easy to play with. He wrote:

“Thoughts from Grant Thornton invite: -Partnered with Rose Zhang this week and had an awesome time. She hardly misses a shot and a super cool person to be a teammate with. She hasn’t played much this yr but that didn’t show and she played some great golf. Would be stoked to play with next yr.”

Michael Kim also shared what he noticed during the event, saying LPGA players are very steady off the tee and rarely miss fairways. He pointed out that some players struggled with height on longer irons, while Jessica and Nelly Korda stood out for their speed and ball striking.

Reflecting on his own performance, Kim admitted his driver was inconsistent, especially in the final round. However he said his iron play and Zhang’s accuracy off the tee helped the team stay competitive.

“My game was super hot and cold especially my driver was REALLY hot and cold… with more cold haha. Luckily on the alternate shot, I was able to get it in play but really struggled with it Sunday. My iron game was really good so we were able to piece it together with Rose hitting every single fairway haha,” he added.

Michael S. Kim

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Thoughts from Grant Thornton invite: -Partnered with Rose Zhang this week and had an awesome time. She hardly misses a shot and a super cool person to be a teammate with. She hasn’t played much this yr but that didn’t show and she played some great golf. Would be stoked to play

The pair earned $202,500 from the $4 million purse, and it was the first time Kim and Zhang played together in a competitive event. It was Zhang’s second appearance at the Grant Thornton Invitational after teaming up with Sahith Theegala in the event’s debut in 2023. Kim, meanwhile was making his first start at the tournament which was held at Tiburón Golf Club.

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How did Michael Kim and Rose Zhang perform in the Grant Thornton Invitational 2025?

Michael Kim and Rose Zhang opened the Grant Thornton Invitational with a 14-under 58 in Friday’s scramble round. They followed it up with a 2-under 70 in the second round before finishing the tournament with a 7-under 65 on Sunday.

Here is the hole-by-hole scorecard from their final round:

• Hole 1: Par 5 – 4 (Birdie)
• Hole 2: Par 4 – 4 (Par)
• Hole 3: Par 4 – 4 (Par)
• Hole 4: Par 4 – 4 (Par)
• Hole 5: Par 3 – 3 (Par)
• Hole 6: Par 5 – 6 (Bogey)
• Hole 7: Par 4 – 3 (Birdie)
• Hole 8: Par 3 – 3 (Par)
• Hole 9: Par 4 – 3 (Birdie)
• Hole 10: Par 4 – 4 (Par)
• Hole 11: Par 4 – 3 (Birdie)
• Hole 12: Par 3 – 3 (Par)
• Hole 13: Par 4 – 3 (Birdie)
• Hole 14: Par 5 – 4 (Birdie)
• Hole 15: Par 4 – 4 (Par)
• Hole 16: Par 3 – 2 (Birdie)
• Hole 17: Par 5 – 4 (Birdie)
• Hole 18: Par 4 – 4 (Par)