Anthony Kim’s stunning win at LIV Adelaide capped one of golf’s greatest comeback stories.
The 40-year-old, who was more than a decade away from the sport and battled injuries, addiction and mental health issues, finished 23 under, three shots clear of Jon Rahm at The Grange Golf Club.
What made the win even more remarkable was Kim’s position at the start of the day, five shots back, facing two major champions in Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau before unleashing a string of birdies that thrilled a packed Adelaide crowd.
Visibly emotional after tapping the winning putt, Kim spoke of the faith and resilience that fueled his comeback.
“My family,” he replied when asked what kept him going. “I don’t really know what to say. It’s overwhelming, but I’m never not going to fight.”
“I knew this was coming, but for it to actually happen is pretty crazy. And I just want to thank all the people who… supported me when I was going through a tough time and was on the verge of never coming back.”
Adelaide fans embraced Kim as one of their own and roared him home in scenes that looked more like a Hollywood final than a golf tournament. The American revealed that he almost didn’t make it to the country at all because he had last-minute visa problems before the event.
“I didn’t get tired today. I had trouble getting in here because of visa issues. But hopefully with the love they’ve shown, I can get back in easily,” he said, aware of the wave of support from South Australian galleries.
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