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January 20, 2012: Anthony Kim sits on his golf bag while waiting for slow play during the second round of the Humana Challenge In Partnership With The Clinton Foundation at Palmer Private at PGA Golf Herren West in La Quinta, California. GOLF: Humana Challenge JAN 20 – ZUMAcb8 Image Courtesy: IMAGO
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January 20, 2012: Anthony Kim sits on his golf bag while waiting for slow play during the second round of the Humana Challenge In Partnership With The Clinton Foundation at Palmer Private at PGA Golf Herren West in La Quinta, California. GOLF: Humana Challenge JAN 20 – ZUMAcb8 Image Courtesy: IMAGO
Anthony Kim once took the golf world by storm, to be precise in 2008. His magnetism led to him being called the “next Tiger Woods” and he is not forgotten to date. He simply stopped playing golf in 2012 without saying goodbye. His Ryder Cup performance in 2008, though, will continue to live on.
A phenomenal show in the 2008 Ryder Cup
Some legends are not easily forgotten, and Anthony Kim is one of them. After turning pro in 2006, Kim won his first PGA Tour event at the Wachovia Championship in 2008. That year, he also won the AT&T National by two shots.
With this triumph, Kim joined Tiger Woods as the only American golfers to win two PGA Tour competitions under 25 in the same calendar year. His Ryder Cup performance, however, was what people will remember the most. In a big shock, he overcame seasoned player Sergio Garcia at Valhalla Golf Club in the opening singles match. It was a big deal beating Garcia those days.
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The Ryder Cup USA paid tribute to his wonderful performance on its official website. They posted a clip of Kim making a shot during the 2008 Ryder Cup with the following caption: ”Incredible players. Unbelievable shots. @TheRyderCup is in 7 days! 🏆”
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But that was the last time Kim took part in the Ryder Cup. Kim’s decade-long absence is truly disheartening for many fans. But will we ever see the sport’s JD Salinger again on the golfing greens?
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Will Kim ever make a comeback?
There was no inkling that the Arnold Palmer Invitational in 2012 would be Anthony Kim’s last professional appearance on a golf course. As it turned out later, he stopped playing golf due to his ailments. Everyone anticipated that Kim would return but now the hiatus has extended to more than ten years.
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However, there were rumors that Kim may accept the LIV Golf Series offer with a contract that matched the cost of his insurance policy. Despite the fact that no official statement from Kim’s side has yet been released, fans are rooting for Kim to once again display his charisma on the course. What do you think of golf’s lost icon’s 2008 Ryder Cup record? Let us know in the comments section below.
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