Anthony Kim Is Back: A Look At AK Through The Years
Anthony Kim will return to pro golf after a 10-year absence, joining LIV Golf as a season-long wild card player. LIV confirmed Kim’s addition Wednesday ahead of this week’s event in Jeddah.
While earlier reports suggested a temporary role, Kim will compete as a wild card all season, indicating a more permanent move to LIV. Once a young PGA Tour phenom with 3 wins and a Ryder Cup appearance, Kim last played in 2012 before a wrist injury forced retirement. His comeback was first reported in January, though he was still deciding between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf at that point. Kim will make his return when LIV’s Jeddah tournament tees off Friday.
Here’s a look at Anthony Kim through the years, from 2006 to the present day.
2006
Anthony Kim, of Traverse City, Mich., watches his tee shot on the 11th hole during the championship match of the men’s U.S. Amateur Public Links Championship golf tournament at Gold Mountain Golf Course on Saturday, July 15, 2006, in Bremerton, Wash. Casey Watabu, of Kapaa, Hawaii, defeated Kim 4-and- 3 in the 36-hole match.
2006
Anthony Kim watches his drive from the eighth tee of PGA West’s Stadium Course during the final round of PGA Tour’s final qualifying golf tournament in La Quinta, Calif., on Monday, Dec. 4, 2006.
2007
Anthony Kim watches his tee shot on the 17th hole during the first round of the PODS Championship golf tournament Thursday March 8, 2007 in Palm Harbor, Fla. Kim shot a 4-under-par 67.
2007
Anthony Kim, left, and Vijay Singh, right, of Fiji Islands chat as they wait to tee off the 13th tee box during the third round of the Byron Nelson Championship golf tournament in Irving, Texas, Saturday, April 28, 2007.
2008
Anthony Kim of the United States watches his tee shot during the first round of EPGA Ballantine’s Championship at the Pinx Golf Club in Jeju island, south of Seoul, South Korea, Thursday, March 13, 2008. The EPGA Ballantine’s Championship is held from March 13-16 with total prize money of US$2.9 million (euro1.9 million).
2008
Anthony Kim gets high fives from fans as he walks to the 17th tee during the final round of the Wachovia Championship golf tournament in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, May 4, 2008.
2008
The belt buckle of golfer Anthony Kim is shown while he waits to putt on the 14th green during the the final round of the AT&T National golf tournament at Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Md., Sunday, July 6, 2008.
2008
Sergio Garcia, left, of Spain, and Anthony Kim watch Garcia’s drive on the 12th hole during the second round of the 90th PGA Championship golf tournament Friday, Aug. 8, 2008, at Oakland Hills Country Club in Bloomfield Township, Mich.
2008
USA’s Anthony Kim reacts after making a birdie putt on the third hole during their foursome match at the Ryder Cup golf tournament at the Valhalla Golf Club, in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008.
2009
Golfer Anthony Kim,left, and comedian George Lopez watch the Lakers play the Utah Jazz during the first half of Game 2 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Tuesday, April 21, 2009, in Los Angeles. The Lakers won the game 119-109.
2009
United States team player Anthony Kim watches his tee shot at the par 3 second hole in his foursomes golf match during the Presidents Cup, at Harding Park Golf Course Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009, in San Francisco.
2009
Anthony Kim of the USA watches his ball at the 18th during the world match play golf championship semifinals tournament against Robert Allenby of Australia in Casares, southern Spain, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009.
2010
Anthony Kim tees off during the first round at the Honda Classic golf tournament in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., Thursday, March 4, 2010.
2010
Anthony Kim tees off at the fourth hole during the first round of the Masters golf tournament in Augusta, Ga., Thursday, April 8, 2010.
2010
PGA golfer Anthony Kim, front, cheers during the second half of an NBA basketball game between the Dallas Mavericks and the San Antonio Spurs, Wednesday, April 14, 2010, in Dallas. The Mavericks won 96-89.
2011
In this Nov. 13, 2011, file photo, Anthony Kim of the United States watches his shot at the 8th tee during the third and final round of the Singapore Open golf tournament in Singapore. “Golf is a fond memory of mine,” Kim said Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2015, his first interview in three years. “Watching these young guys like Jordan Spieth is bringing me back to watch.” But he’s still not ready to play.
2011
Anthony Kim watches his tee-shot from the fourth tee during the first round of the Honda Classic golf tournament in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. Thursday, March 3, 2011.
2011
Anthony Kim tosses his club after hitting out of a bunker on the 16th hole during a practice round for the PGA Championship golf tournament Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2011, at the Atlanta Athletic Club in Johns Creek, Ga.
2011
Anthony Kim of the U.S. acknowledges the crowd after finishing the 18th hole as fellow countryman Hunter Mahan, right, looks on during the third round of the Lake Malaren Shanghai Masters golf tournament in Shanghai, China, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2011.
2012
Anthony Kim holds up his ball for the gallery after scoring a hole in one on the 17th hole during the first round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational golf tournament at Bay Hill, Thursday, March 22, 2012, in Orlando, Fla.
2024
Wildcard player Anthony Kim seen during the practice round before the start of LIV Golf Jeddah at the Royal Greens Golf & Country Club on Wednesday, February 28, 2024 in King Abdullah Economic City, Saudi Arabia.
2024
Wildcard player Anthony Kim hits his shot on the first hole during the practice round before the start of LIV Golf Jeddah at the Royal Greens Golf & Country Club on Wednesday, February 28, 2024 in King Abdullah Economic City, Saudi Arabia.
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Wildcard player Anthony Kim smiles during the practice round before the start of LIV Golf Jeddah at the Royal Greens Golf & Country Club on Wednesday, February 28, 2024 in King Abdullah Economic City, Saudi Arabia.
