After his epic victory in Adelaide, Anthony Kim is now branching out into the wider golf business world as he’s become an equity partner in Malbon Golf.
Kim was already wearing clothes from the increasingly popular Malbon Golf brand on a casual, non-contract basis, but was close to firming up a deal before his LIV Golf success in Australia.
Founder Stephen Malbon told the SBJ that Kim will wear Malbon Golf branded apparel in non-LIV events and practice rounds, but it’s not a traditional sponsorship deal.
As Malbon said that after winning in Adelaide and pocketing the $4m first prize, Kim decided against a cash deal and instead wanted to become an equity partner in the company.
“He won last week and got some big checks out of that and said, ‘I don’t want any cash, give me all equity,’” Malbon told the SBJ. “So he’s now a partner in the company.”
Kim gave a statement to the same publication about why he decided to still go through with the Malbon move even after his 4Aces switch.
“This partnership with Malbon feels right because, just like me, it’s not for everyone – and that’s OK,” Kim said in a statement to SBJ. “We ride with the ones who choose to be different.”
If u told me 3 years ago I would have people around the world buying clothes w my initials I would never have believed U but thru GOD sobriety family & hard work anything is possible. Gr8ful 4 the love & support❤️ @malbongolf 1% BETTER SOBER is DOPE🔥@underarmour pic.twitter.com/UXe0bii5brFebruary 26, 2026
Kim has been wearing Malbon attire for some time after becoming friends with the founder, and that connection has developed into a business deal even though at some stage it seemed doomed.
Malbon says Kim told him he felt “horrible” about joining Johnson’s 4Aces in terms of their possible…
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