"I also wanna highlight stories of resilience and persistence" - Anthony Kim joins social media after iconic comeback to LIV Golf

PGA Tour winner Anthony Kim disappeared from the media after a series of injuries. Kim recently made a comeback to the sport after a 12-year break, playing in the Saudi-based LIV Golf League.

Anthony Kim returned to social media after facing several physical and mental struggles. He said:

"I also wanna highlight stories of resilience and persistence..."

The 2008 Team USA Ryder Cup winner marked his return with a last-place finish at LIV Golf's event in May 2024. Despite missing the cut, Kim had high spirits and was encouraged to come back to the sport.

The former World No. 6 opened up about his struggles in an interview titled "The Journey Back" with LIV Golf.

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Anthony Kim's "The Journey Back" - an overview

Anthony Kim revealed the reasons behind his absence during an interview with LIV Golf's David Feherty.

Kim addressed rumors of a $10- $20 million insurance settlement for a career-ending injury. He underwent a spinal fusion surgery as a result of a herniated disc. He said:

“I know public opinion is that I took this money and ran and decided I was going to just kinda hang out. But that wasn’t the case at all. I had multiple, multiple surgeries in a few years. And my body still isn’t what it used to be.”

Anthony Kim battled addiction issues and was the victim of scam artists. He credits the birth of his daughter for "saving" him.

The 2009 Presidents Cup winner revealed that he never "loved" the sport.

"I don’t think I ever loved it. Golf was filled with lots of different emotions for me. Because my family had to go through a lot to get me this opportunity to play golf. So with that added pressure, I was willing to risk a lot more. That was my nature. I was aggressive on the golf course, I was aggressive off the golf course, and that led to my demise.”

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Anthony Kim's career

2006

• Made his professional debut on the PGA Tour with a sponsor's exemption.

2008

• Won his first professional title at the Wachovia Championship with a 5 stroke lead.
• All-time career high of 14th in the Official World Golf Rankings after his second win at the AT&T National.
• Kim defeated Sergio García by one point and led USA to victory at the 2008 Ryder Cup.

2009

• Kim made eleven birdies during his second round at Augusta National during the 2009 Masters, setting the record for most birdies made in a round.

2010

• Kim won the Shell Houston Open in a playoff with Vaughn Taylor.
• Injuries aggravated and he didn't make the 2010 Ryder Cup team.

2012 - 2019

• First surgery on his left leg in 2012
• Was given Major Medical Exemption for the 2013 PGA Tour season, but did not play
• Reports emerged that he no longer plays the sport and is still undergoing numerous surgeries.

2024

• Anthony Kim marked his return to professional golf, by joining the LIV Golf League as an individual for the season.