Kim is 22 years old, American, and been playing the PGA Tour since 2007. From AP-
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Knee surgery prevented Tiger Woods from attempting to defend his Wachovia Championship title. Anthony Kim didn't disappoint fans at Quail Hollow Club looking for Tiger-like brilliance.Anthony made it look easy yesterday, he was never seriously challenged. With his win, Anthony becomes one of the VERY small group of Americans under age 30 with a PGA Tour title to their credit.In a near flawless performance Sunday, the 22-year-old Kim became the youngest winner on the PGA Tour in six years. Following monster drives with flagstick-hitting approach shots and steady putting, Kim shot a 3-under 69 to cruise to five-shot win over Ben Curtis.
The former NCAA freshman of the year at Oklahoma won't turn 23 until next month. But he dominated a star-studded field by finishing with a 16-under 272 total, three shots better than the previous tournament record held by Woods.
"I'm a little bit numb right now, but that walk up 18 was the best feeling of my entire life," Kim said. "I'll never forget that feeling. I had chills going up and down my spine. I want to recreate that as many times as possible now, so I'm really going to work hard."
Kim earned $1,134,000 and became the youngest winner since Sergio Garcia won his third PGA Tour title in the 2002 Mercedes Championship.
Kim brought memories of Garcia, but for a different reason, when he strolled to the first tee Sunday with a four-shot lead and no PGA Tour wins. Garcia blew a six-shot lead at Quail Hollow in 2005 and lost in a playoff to Vijay Singh.
Kim had a solid enough rookie season in 2007, finishing 60th on the money list. It will have to be seen if he can make this year's Ryder Cup team. He was 24th in points before the Wachovia Championship.
Note- Can the golf media give winners credit this weekend. It's absurd to report the name of the golfer who won a tournament in a news story only after you first mention a player who wasn't even in the field. AP's golf and auto racing reporters last weekend must be using the same style book.
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AK,Great win yesterd... (Below threshold)1. Posted by Jim Frohling | May 5, 2008 6:52 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
AK,
Great win yesterday!
During the telecast CBS crew said that you were from Studio City, CA.
My Mother, Betty, lived next door to the family "Kim" on Camellia Ave. in Studio City for many years and cared for them very much.
Connected??
Congrats again and even if you are not a former next door neighbor.... I'm a fan.
Best regards,
Jim Frohling
Email: jimfrohling@hotmail.com
1. Posted by Jim Frohling | May 5, 2008 6:52 PM |
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Posted on May 5, 2008 18:52
2. Posted by anon | May 11, 2008 9:12 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
anthony kim is a haughty sob. all his stories about his families are lies... or at least the crap that comes out of his mouth. he lived with a silver spoon in his mouth. his family sold their house, gave away their other children, and put so much effort in for that kid. shame.---
2. Posted by anon | May 11, 2008 9:12 PM |
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Posted on May 11, 2008 21:12