Anthony Kim says golf only ‘a fond memory of mine’
Anthony Kim was tired of whispers on the PGA Tour about what was wrong with him and his game, so he found a patch of grass behind a row of trees down from the practice range at Quail Hollow and hit balls for two hours.
This was where he won his first PGA Tour event in 2008, when he was fearless, brash and backed it all up with an exciting brand of golf. He ended that year by demolishing Sergio Garcia in the leadoff singles match at the Ryder Cup, the last time the Americans won.
Kim referred to Quail Hollow as the start of his career. “Hopefully, I can start a new one here,” he said. Two days later, he shot 74 and walked straight to his car, dumped his clubs in the trunk and drove away.
That was 2012, and he hasn’t been back.
This was where he won his first PGA Tour event in 2008, when he was fearless, brash and backed it all up with an exciting brand of golf. He ended that year by demolishing Sergio Garcia in the leadoff singles match at the Ryder Cup, the last time the Americans won.
Kim referred to Quail Hollow as the start of his career. “Hopefully, I can start a new one here,” he said. Two days later, he shot 74 and walked straight to his car, dumped his clubs in the trunk and drove away.
That was 2012, and he hasn’t been back.
FILE - In this July 31, 2011, file photo, Anthony Kim watches his tee shot on the fourth hole during the final round of the Greenbrier Classic PGA
golf tournament at the Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs, W. Va. “Golf is a fond memory of mine,” Kim said Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2015, his first
interview in three years. “Watching these young guys like Jordan Spieth is bringing me back to watch.” But he’s still not ready to play.
(Steve Helber, File/Associated Press)
golf tournament at the Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs, W. Va. “Golf is a fond memory of mine,” Kim said Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2015, his first
interview in three years. “Watching these young guys like Jordan Spieth is bringing me back to watch.” But he’s still not ready to play.
(Steve Helber, File/Associated Press)
