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why did anthony kim stop playing golf

by Colin Trantow Published 3 years ago Updated 2 years ago
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Upon withdrawing from the 2012 Wells Fargo Championship after a first-round 74, Kim announced he was taking five months off because of tendinitis in his left arm. Kim then tore his Achilles about about six weeks later and has not played since. There was this revelation from a source who sounded scared to talk to Shipnuck, though:

Kim hasn't played on tour since 2012 due to injury, and if he doesn't return he could cash in on that policy. But if he comes back, he gets absolutely nothing. “He's trying to weigh the risk of coming back. The way he's phrased it to me is, 'If I take one swing on Tour, the policy is voided.Jun 25, 2021

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Why did Anthony Kim leave golf?

Due to his injuries, Kim says he hasn't managed to play a full round of golf in 18 months. Physical therapy takes up much of his time and leaves little margin for game time.

What was Anthony Kim's injury?

Anthony Kim had injured his Achilles tendon and had surgery in June 2012. He was expected to return to the PGA Tour in nine to 12 months. Eight years later, we're still waiting.May 6, 2020

How much money did Anthony Kim get?

Before that he dealt with an avalanche of injuries to his forearm, wrist, and thumb that derailed his career after a breakout season in 2008 — where he won two tournaments and earned $4.6 million in prize money. He withdrew from three-straight tournaments in April and May 2012, and hasn't been heard from since.Sep 17, 2014

Will Anthony Kim ever play golf again?

Even the Golf Channel reported that Kim no longer plays golf in April 2014. He also declared he is not ready to play professionally again but has played in a number of charity events in 2016. His physical therapy and multiple surgeries led him to his late return to the field.

Where is Anthony Kim now 2018?

DallasThe golfer is currently living as a “recluse” in Dallas. His friends on tour including Phil Mickelson say they haven't heard from Kim in over a year.Jun 25, 2021

Did SW Kim break his putter?

Remarkably, Kim made par at the par-5 15th. He threw his golf ball in the water anyway. Asked what caused him to slam his putter and ultimately break it, Kim had this to say: “Just frustration, like last, like 14, 15 chip. Just that's not on purpose, but it was broken, yeah.”Apr 9, 2021

Where does Anthony Kim live?

Dallas, TexasAnthony KimPersonal informationResidenceDallas, Texas, U.S.CareerCollegeOklahoma (three years)17 more rows

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What happened to Andrew Kim golfer?

After contending at the 2011 Masters, Kim injured his thumb and had surgery a month later. Then came wrist tendinitis and a ruptured achilles tendon in 2012. Phil Mickelson told Shipnuck that Kim was still recovering when he randomly bumped into him practicing at the Madison Club in California early in 2013.Sep 17, 2014

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