Anthony Kim’s name is back at the top of a leaderboard, something few would have predicted even a year ago.
The former PGA Tour star stepped away from competitive golf for more than a decade, battling personal struggles and disappearing from the professional scene.
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His return has been gradual and uncertain. Yet in Australia, he delivered something extraordinary.
Kim’s victory at LIV Golf Adelaide drew immediate reaction from fellow professionals.
Lee Westwood and Ian Poulter hail Anthony Kim’s remarkable win
Kim secured his first victory in nearly 16 years with a closing nine-under 63, finishing at 23 under par to beat Jon Rahm by three shots.
It capped a remarkable comeback for the 40-year-old, who had to come through a qualifying tournament last month just to earn his place on the LIV Golf tour this season.
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Former world number one Lee Westwood kept his reaction short but powerful. “Just WOW.”
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Fellow Majesticks Golf Club player Ian Poulter expanded on the scale of what he had witnessed.
“Truly unbelievable round of golf today,” he tweeted. “That course was on the edge. That round of golf and coming back is so incredible.
“Start the movie. It will take a while to unpick and tell AK’s Story. So awesome to see. Respect. And the 4AcesGC for taking him after Reed left.”
The admiration from his peers reflected how significant the moment felt within the golfing world.
Billy Horschel says Anthony Kim’s comeback is ‘inspirational’
The reaction was not limited to LIV players. Billy Horschel also acknowledged the magnitude of Kim’s achievement.
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He posted on X: “Congrats, Anthony Kim, on the victory! Impressive playing, but it’s even more than that. It’s inspirational!!”
Kim’s journey back to the winner’s circle resonates beyond just the leaderboard.
After 12 years away from competitive golf and open battles with drug and alcohol struggles, his victory represents far more than a low score.
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