Anthony Kim shocked the world with his amazing victory at LIV Golf Adelaide on Sunday.
Kim was five strokes behind Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau before the final round at the Grange Golf Club.
He then produced a nine-under-par 63 to overtake the two best players on the LIV Golf circuit.
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It was Kim’s first tournament victory since 2010, after retiring from professional golf for 12 years.
Justin Thomas was among the stars to congratulate the 40-year-old on his comeback win.
Justin Thomas hails Anthony Kim after LIV Golf comeback win
Thomas put aside the rivalry between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf to applaud Anthony Kim.
JT would have watched Kim’s victories on the Tour in his prime years between 2008 and 2010.
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Even though Kim is now competing in the LIV Golf league, Thomas is still pleased to see him succeed again.
“So awesome,” he posted on Instagram. “Incredible story and dude has been grinding to get back. Respect Anthony Kim!”
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Thomas and many other Tour stars could now play alongside Kim at a major championship later this year.
Dan Rapaport comments on Anthony Kim’s LIV Golf victory
Dan Rapaport also had high praise for Anthony Kim after his three-shot victory at LIV Golf Adelaide.
Rapaport emphasized Kim’s entertaining style of play which brought him so many fans over a decade ago.
“Anthony Kim showed us yesterday why he was so popular when he burst onto the scene,” Rapaport said.
“Unreal swing. A lot of swagger. Insane fist pumps when he gets hot. He’s box office.”
Kim will have earned thousands of fans with his latest victory and could even be the new face of LIV Golf.
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