A heartbreaking missed shot pushed Korean star Tom Kim over the edge as he missed the opportunity to win a competition in his home country.

Kim was locked in a battle with countryman An Byeong-Hun in the final round of the Genesis Championship but had a chance to wrap things up on the par-5 18th.

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An had finished his round with a score of 17 under and had to hope that Kim, who was on the same score but had a chance to make birdie, would miss and eventually force a play-off place.

As for Kim, she needed to hit from just a few feet away to secure her first win of 2024.

The 22-year-old’s shot looked perfect but the ball popped out as it stopped inches from the hole.

Kim even thought he nailed his putt as he edged away from the hole.

But when he realized he missed it, Kim raised his stick in the air and put his hands over his mouth in disbelief.

Kim made no mistakes with his shot as the outcome of the match would be decided by a play-off.

The duo went back to the start of the 18th for the play-off hole, but it was An who showed tremendous composure under pressure to card birdie.

As for Kim, he could only muster a bogey as An celebrated his first win in nine years.

Who celebrated 2024 Olympics His teammate shared the victory, but a photo soon emerged proving that the 22-year-old was furious about the defeat.

Based on local output Yonhap News Agency, Kim had ripped her locker door off its hinges at the Jack Nickalus Golf Club.

Along with the picture of the damaged locker, the publication also claimed that the KPGA was exploring the possibility of further disciplinary action against Kim.

Kim immediately apologized in a statement on Instagram, but claimed she had to remove the dressing door for ‘security reasons’.

The 22-year-old player also denied allegations that he could receive further punishment and declared that the matter was ‘closed’.

“I was disappointed after the loss, yes definitely,” Kim said.

“But I can assure you that I had no intention of damaging even a single part of the cabinet.

“Immediately after the incident, I met with DP world tour and KPGA and told them that the door was broken. We had to remove the door completely for security reasons, I also informed them that I was ready to pay all the costs of the door damage.

“There was also speculation about disciplinary action. I spoke to Tour immediately after the incident. After I apologized and offered to pay compensation, the matter was considered closed.”

Kim’s heartbreak in Incheon was his second play-off loss this season. Scottie Scheffler At the Travelers Championship in June.