Wednesday
Sep302015
Anthony Kim Is Alive! And Not Coming Back Anytime Soon
AP (I'm assuming Doug Ferguson) talks to the former future member of the Big 3/4/5, Ryder Cup hero and purported party animal and he's happily collecting on an expensive insurance policy he took out in case of injury.
And not planning to come back to the PGA Tour anytime soon. But it is Kim's first interview in three years.
He said he has not played a full round of golf in nearly 18 months. Physical therapy occupies most of his time.
Kim didn't entirely disappear, though sightings have been rare and have led to rumors, including one that he was sleeping on the streets of Las Vegas because he was out of money.
Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at 03:09 AM
Reader Comments (67)
As to AK, you're all stoopid gits, I know everything ;-) :-)
Understanding how the physical can rob you of your game, I just had both knees cleaned out and i got nothing, the good me sympathizes with AK. The cynical me hears about his partying ways, the insurance and his youth and my envy runs deep.
Head down, follow through.
Sounds like a plan. Choose one- I dunno.
I personally think he wants to play: as to insurance, hell don't you think any smart athlete would/should buy that for, well ,insurance?
Insurance companies will not pay unsubstanciated (sp) claims, and as to getting a doctor to ''sign off'', on large or questionable claims they will have their own second opinion brought in. Additionally, I have yet to hear of a doctor or a hospital that will ''fake'' a surgery, so I believe him.
As to his ''lifestyle'', Raymond Floyd financed a topless all girl band: I wonder how Timmy would handle that now?
If you feel like I am being ''testy'' in my posts, please advise, as it is not my intention. I can't help it if some people don't like my posts; I don't feel inclined to take a poll.
There is nothing wrong with not knowing something, intelligent people seek to learn more, to mock just shows you as stupid.
...who's more credible -- AK or Ror's?
I'm surprised I didn't get more blowback on the in parenth's comments.... Well, maybe not, hard to refute facts.
Yes, you're testy.
" How great AK really was"
It just gets better DTF.
Really was hoping Day won last week to equal Haas' career win total in one single year. Might not be the best time to double down on past statements...
KyleU, all you have to do is disagree with DTF and a switch goes on where he's doing more than doubling down. Reminds me of a Hall of Fame football player who convinced himself that someone else committed the crime even though he did it. I mean, it's not possible for anyone to really believe that somehow Bill Haas has had a better career than Jason Day. Is it?
I saw AK at Lakewood a few months ago- now in ponytail and tats - and I have a grudging admiration for a guy who wants to be himself in a world of button downs. He is not asking for our acceptance.
The AP article was unclear - If AK had spinal fusion (surgery) its likely game over golf wise- ain't nobody faking that one. I know Retief was able to get the prosthetic disc, a very big surgery and recovery --but fusion is the last stop on the train. I am guessing AK meant surgery for bulging disc not fusion.
They don't do surgery for hypochondria.
Ghost ...Furgal
I'll take that under advisement. Thanks. I suggest to not read my posts, unless you would cite what I said that was testy.
Hey man, you haven't offended me. I was just asking you to give me examples of what I post that is testy. Just trying to be more readable.
Huh? Are you drunk?
"Hey DTF, maybe Haas should just worry about getting a top 10 in major before he ever dreams about a green jacket."
LOL...tell that to Sergio.
Huh? Are you drunk?
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Oh shoot, I'm sorry....seems that born stupid is a real possibility, I really should give you a pass for that -- my apologies.
DTF, are you saying that AK was a better player than Duval?
Can you read?
Tell you what, I am interested in your opinion on how AK and DD stack up against each other.
AK was able to play 4 seasons as a Touring Professional before injuries took their toll and prevented him from playing a regular schedule...
...how about you compare & contrast AK and DD's first 4 seasons as Touring Professionals and publish your conclusions on the topic? I think that would be a neat exercise for you and in return I promise to review it and offer my opinion/assessment on the info you present.
Sound good?
I was right in the first place, you cannot read.
Comedy gold.
Looking forward to the next moment of clarity....