KOREA’S Sungjae Im played his way into the record books on the PGA Tour by shooting the most birdies in a season with his haul of 498 following the conclusion of the Tour Championship on Sunday.

The 23-year-old Im tied the record of 493 birdies held by American Steve Flesch after the third round of the FedExCup Playoffs Finale at East Lake Golf Club and he duly established a new mark by adding five more birds en route to a closing 2-under 68 to finish the week in tied 20th position.