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Anthony Kim celebrated his win on 14 over Sergio Garcia at the Valhalla Golf Club where the U.S.A. won the 37th Ryder Cup on Sunday September 21, 2008 in Louisville,Ky. Photo by Mark Cornelison Staff 6602 Kentucky News – September 21, 2008 – ZUMAl61_
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Anthony Kim celebrated his win on 14 over Sergio Garcia at the Valhalla Golf Club where the U.S.A. won the 37th Ryder Cup on Sunday September 21, 2008 in Louisville,Ky. Photo by Mark Cornelison Staff 6602 Kentucky News – September 21, 2008 – ZUMAl61_
Anthony Kim’s return to professional golf was not in anybody’s 2024 predictions! The American golfer not only returned to the greens but also made a shocking switch to LIV Golf. He will be making his first-ever professional appearance after more than a decade in Jeddah on March 1.
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But is he ready to handle the heat? He has been away from the pro scene for a long time, so it will take some time for him to adjust. But it looks like LIV Golf has complete trust in the golf prowess of the next Tiger Woods. And they have even offered him multiple perks for it!
Anthony Kim is showered with perks by LIV Golf
While the American golfer will be preparing for Jeddah, that event will surely not be his last. According to golf insider Bob Harig, Kim will be attending 11 LIV Golf events starting in Jeddah. However, it is still unclear which team he will be joining in 2024. But this perk from the breakaway league means a constant source of revenue for the returning golfer.
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AK will get 11 LIV starts. Unclear how he would play the season ending team event. Had he chosen the PGA Tour, he in theory could have taken up membership as a past champion. That status would get him in some events. He could have also received unlimited sponsor invites. And… https://t.co/zjFO5YpEoi
— Bob Harig (@BobHarig) February 28, 2024
According to Harig, if Kim had stuck with the PGA Tour, he could have gotten a Tour card easily as a past champion. On the American Tour, AK would have gotten entry into plenty of the events, thanks to his past champion status and sponsor invites. But he would have had to perform well to obtain a purse. But on LIV Golf, it seems that Kim has a sure source of income.
According to the reports, the returning golfer is guaranteed a paycheck of $50,000 per event. With 11 assured events, the golfer will be making $550,000.
there’s a minimum of $50,000 per event. And it’s likely he got some sort of deal as well
— Bob Harig (@BobHarig) February 28, 2024
Kim’s “rebirth” and “dance of redemption” in Jeddah will be a treat to the eyes. The financial perks along with the $10 million insurance payout makes the Californian golfer’s switch to LIV Golf a smart move. Interestingly, Kim is also happy about his decision.
What does Anthony Kim has to say about his move?
While the status of his team is unclear, Kim will remain a wild card player for the rest of 2024. This means he, along with Hudson Swafford, will be going against 13 four-player teams.
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Talking about joining LIV Golf, he said, “It’s been a long time coming, and I’m very grateful for all the highs, lows, and lessons learned from the first part of my career.” While the American golfer is happy to join LIV Golf, another man is more elated.
That man is none other than Greg Norman! The LIV Golf CEO and mastermind was actively involved in the negotiations with Kim. All thanks to Norman’s efforts that the American golfer has decided to return. Now how beneficial is this move from the great white shark? Only time will tell.
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