Tom Kim wins Asian Games golf gold, secures South Korea military exemption

South Korean golfer Tom Kim has won the Asian Games men's singles title in Nagoya, Japan, securing an exemption from mandatory military service.

• Kim shot a final-round 6-under 64 to finish 18-under 262, three strokes ahead of silver medalist Kazuki Higa.
• The gold exempts Kim from South Korea's mandatory military service, required of able-bodied men for about 18 months.
• South Korea earned team silver behind China, meaning teammate S.H. Kim, who has not served, missed the exemption.
• Kim, who flew from the Presidents Cup in the United States, said he is "more proud" to bring a medal for his country.