Tom Kim blasts 'false' claim he deliberately damaged locker room in DP World Tour rage

Tom Kim has opened up on claims that after losing out in a playoff at the Genesis Championship on Sunday, claiming none of his actions were deliberate.

went head-to-head with fellow Korean, Byeong-hun An on home soil over the weekend, but fell agonisingly short after the pair needed an extra hole to settle the event at Club Korea. Having lost out to An, who bettered Kim's bogey with a birdie - the 22-year-old was clearly left frustrated.

A day later, it emerged that Kim let out his anger in the locker room of the Jack Nicklaus Golf Club, as a picture of his locker door appeared damaged, with it left hanging off its hinges.

READ MORE:

READ MORE:

Having seen the image make its way onto social media, Kim took it on upon himself to reveal his version of events, hitting out at 'false reporting'. "After the loss, I was frustrated, yes absolutely... but I can assure you with absolute truth that I had no intent of damaging any part of the locker - not a single bit," he wrote.

"I addressed it with the DP World Tour and the KPGA right after the incident saying that the door came off. We had to fully pull it off due to safety reasons, I also let them know that I was willing to pay all expenses for the damage." An original report from Korean outlet, suggested Kim could face disciplinary action from the KPGA despite offering an apology.

Kim, however, claimed he has consulted both tours, with no further action set to be taken against him. "There has also been speculation about disciplinary action. I spoke to the tour immediately after the incident. After my apology and offer to pay damages, the matter was considered closed."

Going on, Kim apologised for his actions, thanking his fans for their support. "I am grateful to everyone that has reached out with messages of support," the youngster added. "But to them, and everyone else I may have let down, I apologise with all my heart. Love, Tom."

The past two months have been somewhat of a whirlwind for the 22-year-old, who was also Representing the International Team, Kim clashed with a number of members of Team USA in the fiery contest - incluidng No. 1 .

He was involved in a heated match with Patrick Cantlay and Xander Schauffele on the Saturday of the event, and slammed the conduct of his rival team in the aftermath. "It got a little feisty out there," Kim said of his match when partnering his namesake Si Woo Kim.

"I could hear some [US] players cursing at us. That part wasn't really, I don't think there was good sportsmanship there. But it's all part of the fun. I understand it. So the US eam definitely motivated us to go out there." The United States went on to win the event a day later 18.5-11.5.