In the immediate aftermath of Anthony Kim’s memorable LIV Golf Adelaide victory on Sunday, his fans and fellow pros are recalibrating their expectations of him.
And that unwavering self-confidence turned out to be well-founded as Kim overturned a five-stroke deficit to Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau to win by three in Australia at the weekend.
Social media was awash with well-wishers and even a handful of messages suggesting that one or two of the four Major championships should be considering a special exemption spot for Kim this season.
Among them was six-time Major winner Phil Mickelson who called Kim’s comeback win “one of the best stories in sports.”
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Going on to share what he thought Kim could still achieve, Mickelson suggested the chance of not only competing at the Majors but perhaps even winning one was still a realistic possibility for the 40-year-old.
Posting on X, Mickelson wrote: “One of the best stories in sports! I wish the win got him in the 4 majors. He might still get in by invite but he really earned it.
“Going head to head with Rahm and Bryson and winning was spectacular tv. Winning a major? I wouldn’t put it past him. He deserves the opportunity to find out. Just my opinion.
“Either way he has inspired so many through his hard work and dedication. [Wife] Emily and [daughter] Bella must be so proud.”
One of the best stories in sports!I wish the win got him in the 4 majors. He might still get in by invite but he really earned it. Going head to head with Rahm and Bryson and winning was spectacular tv. Winning a major? I wouldn’t put it past him. He deserves the opportunity to…February 15, 2026
Mickelson’s soft prediction over Kim’s Major potential might not be as outlandish as first thought – especially when the former University of Oklahoma’s record at the four biggest championships is considered.
After turning pro in 2006, Kim’s four-year run at Majors – between 2007 and 2011 – showed plenty of encouraging results, especially at The Open Championship.
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