Kim becomes youngest PGA winner since 2002 season

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Anthony Kim became the youngest PGA Tour winner in six years, cruising to a five-shot win over Ben Curtis on Sunday in the Wachovia Championship.

With Tiger Woods recovering from knee surgery and unable to defend his title at Quail Hollow Club, the 22-year-old Kim turned in a masterful performance.

Entering the day with a four-shot lead, Kim birdied the first hole and was never threatened on his way to a 3-under 69. He set the tournament record with a 16-under 272 total, well ahead of a stacked field that included 18 of the world's top 25 players.

Curtis closed with a 65.

"I'm a little bit numb right now, but that walk up 18 was the best feeling of my entire life," said Kim, the youngest winner since Sergio Garcia won the Mercedes Championship in 2002.