Anthony Kim shoots 5-under 65 in final round as Abraham Ancer wins maiden LIV Golf title.
“I feel like I’ve won” Anthony Kim goes low as Abraham Ancer takes LIV Hong Kong
Anthony Kim admits he is starting to build more confidence after closing with a 5-under 65 in the final round at LIV Golf Hong Kong on a day that saw Abraham Ancer wrap up his maiden title.
Kim, 38, fired one of the lowest rounds in the final round as he finished solo 50th in the 54-man field.
The former US Ryder Cup star made seven birdies and two bogeys on Sunday as he finished the week at 3-over par for the tournament.
It marked Kim’s second start on the LIV Golf League having finished last at LIV Jeddah.
Kim finished ahead of four players, Jason Kokrak, Phil Mickelson, Hudson Swafford and Kieran Vincent.
Speaking to a pool of reporters after the final round, Kim believes he is starting to build more confidence with every round he played.
Kim said he feels grateful to just be competing again having spent 12 years on the sidelines through injury.
So much so Kim said he feels like he has won just being out there on the LIV Golf League.
The widely assumed explanation is that Kim cashed in on an insurance policy worth $15-20m after struggling with injuries.
Had he continued his career on the PGA Tour that would have been voided. It has also been speculated he didn’t enjoy Tour life.
The American last week explained he would tell his story in full when the time is right, but for now, he is just focusing on his golf.
Kim said after LIV Hong Kong:
“I’m very proud. Coming from where I came from over the last 10, 12 years, I’m just very grateful for this opportunity. Every step I walk, I feel blessed. So matter what I shoot, I feel like I’ve won. I never thought those words would come out of my mouth, but I’m trying to play this game with a lot of gratitude and live my life the same way.”
He added:
“Definitely feeling a lot better about my golf game. Golf isn’t as important as living the right way, and I’m focused on my family and doing the right things. Golf will come, and it’s just a matter of time.”
At the top of the leaderboard, Mexico’s Abraham Ancer defeated Cameron Smith and Paul Casey in a playoff with a birdie at the first extra hole.
