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Kim's suspension reduced from three years to one after obscene gesture

Free Bio Kim?

Not quite.

The Korea Professional Golfers’ Association announced Wednesday that Kim’s suspension was reduced from three years to one after a meeting of the tour’s board of directors, according to the Yonhap News Agency. Kim will still be fined $8,350 and ordered to complete 120 hours of community service.

The tour’s money leader this season, Kim will be eligible to return in 2021.

Kim made worldwide news Oct. 1 when he lost his temper after a fan’s cellphone camera shutter went off during his downswing. Kim turned and flipped off the fan, then slammed his club into the ground.