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Anthony Kim

Anthony Ha-Jin Kim is an American professional golfer who plays on the LIV Golf League.

Updated September 11, 20261 min readCited sources

Anthony Kim is an American golfer who burst onto the PGA Tour with three wins and two US team appearances, then disappeared for over a decade after a 2012 Achilles injury. He returned to professional golf with LIV Golf in 2024 and won LIV Golf Adelaide in 2026.

Who is Anthony Kim?

Born in Los Angeles in 1985, Anthony Kim played amateur golf and attended the University of Oklahoma before turning professional in 2006. He quickly established himself on the PGA Tour with a fearless, aggressive style.

PGA Tour peak and team events

Kim won three PGA Tour events between 2008 and 2010 and represented the United States in the 2008 Ryder Cup and the 2009 Presidents Cup. His career was at its highest in the late 2000s.

Comeback with LIV Golf

After an Achilles injury in 2012, Kim stepped away from professional golf entirely. He returned in 2024 with LIV Golf and, in 2026, won LIV Golf Adelaide — his first professional title since 2010.

In short

  • Three PGA Tour wins in the late 2000s.
  • Played for the US in the 2008 Ryder Cup and 2009 Presidents Cup.
  • Left golf in 2012 after an Achilles injury.
  • Returned in 2024 with LIV Golf and won in 2026.
Canadian angle

Anthony Kim is relevant to Canadian golf audiences through his appearances in international professional golf and team competitions followed by Canadian sports media.

Quick questions

Who is Anthony Kim?
Anthony Kim is an American professional golfer with three PGA Tour wins, two international team appearances, and a noted comeback on LIV Golf.
Why did Anthony Kim leave professional golf?
He stepped away after an Achilles tendon injury in 2012 and did not play professionally again until 2024.
What is Anthony Kim’s biggest achievement since returning?
He won LIV Golf Adelaide in 2026, his first professional victory since 2010.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthony_Kim
    Supports: Full name, birth date, nationality, PGA Tour wins, team appearances, injury absence, return to LIV Golf, and 2026 Adelaide win.
  2. PGA TOUR — https://www.pgatour.com/player/29718/anthony-kim
    Supports: Birthplace, college, turned professional date, and career wins.
  3. LIV Golf — https://www.livgolf.com/players/anthony-kim
    Supports: Current LIV Golf League participation and professional debut details.
  4. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/golf/player/_/id/1745/anthony-kim
    Supports: Birthdate, birthplace, college, and turned professional year.
  5. Sky Sports — https://www.sky​sports.com/golf/news/12176/13507778/anthony-kim-completes-amazing-golf-comeback-story-with-emotional-liv-adelaide-win-for-first-title-in-16-years
    Supports: 2026 LIV Golf Adelaide victory and comeback context.