Tom Kim, J.T. Poston, & Keith Mitchell: Golf Comeback Stories

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Highlighting Comeback Stories at the US Open

Tom Kim made a significant mark by finishing third at the tournament, which marks his second major top-five finish. Notably, his performance placed him second only to his tie for second at the 2023 Open. Considering he was ranked 141st in the OWGR before this week, his showing was particularly outstanding.

JT Post also had an exceptional tournament, tying for fourth for his best ever major finish. His previous top performance was a tie for fifth at last year's Quail Hollow.

Keith Mitchell set a unique record at this US Open by shooting even par in all four rounds, earning him a tie for fourth, the best major finish of his career. Prior to this, he had never finished better than 20th in a major. Ranked 100th in the OWGR, this week could be a significant turning point for Mitchell, who last won a PGA Tour event around 2018. Mitchell's consistent performance and his breakthrough with the putter indicate he may be on the verge of reaching a new level in his career.

The leaderboard at Shinnecock Hills once again proved its ability to identify top players, with golfers who excel in iron shots and have recently improved their putting skills, like Mitchell, standing out in this prestigious field.