LIV Golf pulled off a coup in early 2024 when three-time PGA Tour winner and US Ryder Cupper Anthony Kim signed for the circuit, ending a 12-year hiatus from the game.
In the end, it proved beyond him. Playing as a wildcard, in his first season, Kim finished 56th out of 57 in the Individual Championship, with 36th at LIV Golf Greenbrier the best he had to show for his efforts.
After being retained for the 2025 season, there was some improvement, with Kim’s T25 at LIV Golf Dallas offering a glimpse of what he could offer before placing 52nd in the standings. However, unlike his first season, there was no reprieve, and Kim was relegated.
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That left him just two opportunities to earn back his card – top the Asian Tour’s International Series standings or win December’s LIV Golf Promotions event.
Following relegation, Kim promised on social media that the “grind doesn’t stop here,” and his first start since relegation comes at the Jakarta International Championship, the fifth International Series event of the season.
Ahead of his second International Series start this season after missing the cut at March’s Macau tournament, Kim said: “My goal is to play well over the next five or six weeks, and just let things play out.
“Right now, I’m focused on the events in front of me. If you play well, you’ll have an opportunity. I’m not too worried about what’s ahead – just taking it one week at a time.”
Kim admitted that since his return to professional golf, he has struggled for consistency.
He added: “My game has been very streaky. I’ve had some stretches where I feel like a world-class player, and I’ve had some stretches where I feel like I have no idea what I’m doing. But that comes with not playing golf for 12 years.
“I’m at a point now where I feel more comfortable being out there, and I think great results are in front of me. As long as I can stay healthy, I believe that I’ll have a lot of chances to win in the future.”
The International Series offers a potential route back to LIV Golf for Kim
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