Anthony Kim Update: Golf’s Prodigal Son Raises Hopes to End Disheartening LIV Journey
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The 2024 LIV Golf Hong Kong has concluded and could be remembered as one of the most intense games this year. Abraham Ancer of the Fireballs GC clinched his first LIV Golf victory. It was a grueling finish, with the 33-year-old golfer having to playoff against Paul Casey and Cameron Smith for the top spot on the leaderboard. It was indeed a well-deserved victory, with Ancer leading with a five-stroke advantage entering the final round. But it was another player who dazzled everyone in that final round.
It was Anthony Kim! Once heralded as the next big thing, Kim’s career took a mysterious turn away from the spotlight, leaving fans longing for his return. Now that he has, it didn’t go so well in his first appearance in Jeddah. But the latest revelations of Hong Kong, hints at promising comeback, one that left both the fans and his critics in awe.
Anthony Kim’s future on the greens looks bright
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During the final round, Anthony Kim turned heads and reignited discussions about his potential resurgence in golf. Reports from Flushing It on X captured a moment that felt like a blast from the past. “I don’t want to alarm anyone, but Anthony Kim has made 3 birdies in a row to move to 5 deep and currently has the joint lowest round on the course today! And he’s walking them in!!”
I don’t want to alarm anyone but Anthony Kim has made 3 birdies in a row to move to 5 deep and currently has the joint lowest round on the course today! And he’s walking them in!!
— Flushing It (@flushingitgolf) March 10, 2024
This performance not only showcased Kim’s inherent talent but also positioned him as a golfer to watch closely in the coming months. It is all turning out just the way that Greg Norman wanted. Norman described Kim as one of the “most compelling players in the world,” and hence was actively working hard to get him on board.
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Despite his remarkable skills on the course, Kim and his team are still fine-tuning their approach. As detailed by AK’s caddie via Flushing It, “Just spoke with Anthony Kim’s caddie and he still hasn’t been fit for equipment, so they have no idea what his consistent numbers are yet.” This underscores a significant growth opportunity for the golfer. With proper equipment fitting, Kim’s ceiling for improvement is sky-high.
Just spoke with Anthony Kim’s caddie and he still hasn’t been fit for equipment, so they have no idea what his consistent numbers are yet. Theres huge potential for improvement there and they’re looking to do it before his return to the US at Doral.
— Flushing It (@flushingitgolf) March 10, 2024
Anthony Kim’s journey on the greens with LIV Golf is far from over yet. His performance in Hong Kong, culminating in a final score of +3 and finishing at T50, serves as a compelling prologue as compared to what he finished last in Jeddah. It sure could be a remarkable second act of his career.
Anthony Kim’s ‘rebirth’ could be very fruitful
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Once hailed as the next Tiger Woods, AK has shown good improvement in the past two events. He jumped up three places on the leaderboard, and with three consecutive birdies in the last round, he gave a preview of what he achieved in one of the gamble games. The golfer had made 10 birdies and reignited everyone’s trust in his skills.
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Endorsement-wise, the upward trend of his game could also garner him a few partnerships. His old partnership with Nike could also get re-signed since the brand is going big with LIV Golf’s starboy, Brooks Koepka. If his game goes well in the tournaments to come, the possibilities are sure to be endless!
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As the golf world looks on, the anticipation of Kim’s return to the US at Doral encapsulates the hopes of fans and the intrigue surrounding one of golf’s most fascinating figures.
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Riya Singhal
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