Former golf prodigy Anthony Kim shared details of his struggles with surgeries and addiction, leading to his mysterious disappearance from professional golf for over a decade. Kim made a comeback at LIV Golf's $20 million event in Jeddah, reflecting on dark moments and the importance of finding purpose. The 38-year-old recounted receiving a call from LIV CEO Greg Norman that reignited his passion for the game, with his wife being a key motivator for his return to golf.
Anthony Kim returned to professional golf at the LIV Golf Jeddah in Saudi Arabia after nearly 12 years, scoring a 6-over 76 in the first round. Jon Rahm and Adrian Meronk led the individual competition with 8-under 62s. Kim's struggles included unforced errors and distractions like a drone flying above him. Kim, a wild card entry, expressed disappointment but optimism for improvement in the upcoming rounds. Greg Norman, LIV Golf's CEO, praised Kim's journey back to the sport. The tournament continues in Saudi Arabia before moving to Hong Kong.
Former golf prodigy Anthony Kim, now 38 years old, is making a return after 12 years to professional golf by participating in the LIV Golf event in Saudi Arabia. Kim, known for his flamboyant style and three PGA Tour wins, will be playing as a wild card in the 2024 season of LIV Golf. He has been absent from the golf scene since 2012 due to multiple injuries and surgeries. The announcement of his comeback was teased by LIV Golf CEO Greg Norman, hinting at a journey of rebirth and redemption for Kim.
Former PGA Tour golfer Anthony Kim, known for his talent and aggressive style, is returning to professional golf after an 11-year absence due to injuries. Kim, ranked as high as 6th in the world, will make his comeback at the LIV Golf League tournament in Saudi Arabia. His last professional appearance was in 2012 when he withdrew from the Wells Fargo Championship due to an Achilles tendon injury. Kim's return has generated excitement among fans and the golf community.
Anthony Kim, who was once a rising star in professional golf before injuries derailed his career, is reportedly planning to make a comeback to the PGA Tour. Kim, now 38, has been in discussions with the PGA Tour, LIV Golf League, and potential sponsors as he plots his return. He has collected a disability insurance policy worth between $10-20 million, which he would be required to pay back if he returns to professional golf. Kim is looking to return sometime in the spring and could potentially join LIV on a trial basis.
Anthony Kim finished last in the LIV Golf Jeddah event in Saudi Arabia, 32 strokes behind winner Joaquin Niemann, but expressed positivity about his return to professional golf after a 12-year retirement. Despite challenges, Kim's game is showing improvement and he looks forward to a successful year. Kim, a former PGA Tour star, plans to continue competing in LIV Golf events with the next one scheduled in Hong Kong.
Anthony Kim, a former PGA Tour player, is set to return to professional golf at the LIV Golf League event in Saudi Arabia. Kim, known for his previous successes, will play as a wild card in the individual competition. The league is also eyeing Hideki Matsuyama, the 2021 Masters champion, as a potential recruit. The PGA Tour's relationship with Saudi PIF and LIV Golf remains strained, with LIV Golf aiming to become the leading golf tour globally by attracting top players like Matsuyama.
Anthony Ha-Jin Kim (born June 19, 1985) is an American professional golfer with three PGA Tour wins, who played in one Ryder Cup competition, and one Presidents Cup competition. He has not played in a PGA Tour event since an injury in 2012. He is believed to have had an insurance policy that would pay him $10-20 million in the case of a career-ending injury. In 2024, he returned to professional golf, playing in the LIV Golf League.
Gregory John Norman AO (born 10 February 1955) is an Australian entrepreneur and retired professional golfer who spent 331 weeks as world number one in the 1980s and 1990s. He won 88 professional tournaments, including 20 PGA Tour tournaments and two majors: The Open Championship in 1986 and 1993. Norman also earned thirty top-10 finishes and was the runner-up eight times in majors throughout his career. In a reference to his blond hair, size, aggressive golf style and his birthplace's native coastal animal, Norman's nickname is "the Great White Shark" (often shortened to just "the Shark"), which he earned after his play at the 1981 Masters.Norman's business interests began during his playing career. He is the chairman and CEO of the Greg Norman Company, a global corporation with a portfolio of companies in fields including apparel, interior design, real estate, wine production, private equity and golf course design. In 2021, he was named CEO of LIV Golf Investments, a start-up company financed by Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund; the LIV Golf Invitational Series of golf tournaments began in 2022.Norman has donated to and established numerous charities and charity events, like the QBE Shootout which benefits the CureSearch for Children's Cancer fund. He became a Trustee of the Environmental Institute for Golf in 2004 and received the Golf Writers Association of America's Bartlett Award in 2008 for his charitable work.
Joseph William "Jay" Monahan IV (born May 7, 1970) is the fourth and current commissioner of golf's PGA Tour. He ascended to this position in January 2017.Succeeding Tim Finchem (who was the PGA Tour's third commissioner from 1994 to 2017), Monahan's tenure as commissioner is considered very controversial, due, among other factors, to the fact that he did business with the Public Investment Fund (or the PIF), the Saudi Arabian investment fund and owners of LIV Golf (the rival golf organization of the PGA Tour) and who are accused of promoting sportswashing to divert the focus from the controversies and crimes committed by the regime led by Mohammed bin Salman (the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia), which made him the target of heavy criticism from both PGA Tour players and the families of the 9/11 victims (who believe that Saudi Arabia was involved in that tragedy and who accuse Monahan of doing business with a terrorist regime).
Abraham Ancer and Dean Burmester shot 7-under 63s to lead the first round at the LIV Golf tournament in Hong Kong, with both players achieving five consecutive birdies on the 6,710-yard Hong Kong Golf Club course. Joaquin Niemann and Jon Rahm shot 67, while Anthony Kim finished with a 76. The tournament is part of the Asian swing with upcoming events in Singapore and Adelaide, Australia, followed by the next tournament in Miami.
The LIV Golf Chicago is a professional golf tournament held at Rich Harvest Farms in Sugar Grove, Illinois, outside of Chicago.The inaugural event was held in September 2022 as part of the LIV Golf Invitational Series, a golf series led by Greg Norman and funded by the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund. The 48-player field featured several former major championship including Phil Mickelson, Dustin Johnson, Brooks Koepka, Bryson DeChambeau, Charl Schwartzel, Patrick Reed and Sergio García, and was won by 2022 Open champion Cameron Smith.
Kim Soo-hyun (Korean: 김수현; Hanja: 金秀賢; born February 16, 1988) is a South Korean actor. One of the highest-paid actors in South Korea, his accolades include four Baeksang Arts Awards, two Grand Bell Awards and one Blue Dragon Film Award. From 2012 to 2016 and in 2021, he has appeared in Forbes Korea Power Celebrity 40 list. He was selected as Gallup Korea's Television Actor of the Year in 2014 and was featured by Forbes in their 30 Under 30 Asia list of 2016.Kim took acting classes during his school years on his mother's recommendation to overcome his introvert personality. Following a few theatrical works, he made his television debut in 2007 with the family sitcom Kimchi Cheese Smile. He went on to establish himself with starring roles in the television dramas Dream High (2011), Moon Embracing the Sun (2012), as well as in the top-grossing films The Thieves (2012) and Secretly, Greatly (2013). His performance as King Lee Hwon in Moon Embracing the Sun won him the Baeksang Arts Award for Best Actor – Television.Kim became a top Hallyu star as he gained further success with the fantasy romantic comedy My Love from the Star (2013–14), and the variety-drama The Producers (2015), which earned him three Daesang (Grand Prize). Following the box-office failure Real (2017), he enlisted to complete his mandatory military service. He marked his return to acting with the romantic comedy It's Okay to Not Be Okay (2020) and the thriller One Ordinary Day (2021).
Joaquin Niemann holds a 2-shot lead after shooting a 6-under 64 in the second round of LIV Golf Jeddah, aiming for his second win this year. Anthony Kim struggled, 25 shots behind, making one birdie in each of his two rounds. Niemann, motivated by missing out on majors, won the season opener in Mexico. Masters champion Jon Rahm is four shots behind Niemann, while Brooks Koepka is eight shots back.
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