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Kim Takes Care of Allenby to Reach Finals

Jeff Greenwell — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:39:35 +0000

It was deja vu all over again for Robert Allenby, after the Australian was beat once again by American Anthony Kim, this time at the World Match Play Championship. This time there was no accusations of Kim’s alleged partying the night before the match, as Allenby had done earlier this month when the two squared off at the Presidents Cup. But the result was the same, as Kim advances to Sunday’s final against Ross Fisher. Fisher made the final after handling Masters champ Angel Cabrera.

Anthony Kim (Image: Zuma Press)

As was to be expected, there was a bit of contention between Kim and Allenby during the round. Allenby was a put out by Kim’s refusal to concede many short putts to the Australian. In match play, short putts are usually conceded by both players, but it is not always done so. It was probably Kim’s way of sticking it to Allenby for his comments at the Presidents Cup.

If Kim can defeat Fisher in tomorrow’s final, he will become the first American to win the event since Corey Pavin, back in 1993.

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Kim Takes Care of Allenby to Reach Finals

Paul Casey Loses Twice, Out in Spain

Jeff Greenwell — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 02:17:09 +0000

It was two and done for Paul Casey, the top-ranked player in this week’s World Match Play Championship in Spain. The Brit failed to progress out of the group stage after losing both his matches today. Casey lost to 168th-ranked Scott Strange of Australia, then to American Ryder Cup player Anthony Kim to cap off a most miserable day. But to be fair, Casey did just return from tearing a rib muscle on August 6, which may or may not have affected his play today.

Paul Casey (Image: Zuma Press)

Kim ended the day atop Group A, thanks to his win over Retief Goosen. Group C winners included Masters champ Angel Cabrera, and Simon Dyson. Jeev Milkha Singh of India and Ross Fisher of England came up big in Group D.

Play continues through the weekend.

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Paul Casey Loses Twice, Out in Spain

Allenby Apologizes to Kim Over Remarks

Jeff Greenwell — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 13:05:39 +0000

Seems like Robert Allenby is feeling a little remorseful. After calling out Anthony Kim for doing what many 24-year-olds do, the Australian has said he has personally apologized to Kim for the comments he made. To refresh your memory, Allenby called Kim the “current John Daly” and the U.S. Presidents Cup team’s “loosest cannon.” He also claimed that Kim had been out partying until 4 a.m. the night before their singles match, and that Kim had come back to the U.S. team’s hotel walking “sideways.” Not that it mattered, Kim soundly defeated Allenby in their singles match.

Robert Allenby (Image: Zuma Press)

“While I feel like the comments published were taken out of context, I did call Anthony to apologize for anything that I said or inferred that could possibly portray Anthony as anything less than a professional of the highest caliber,” Allenby said.

Kim, very graciously, accepted Allenby’s apology. Which is good, since the two may meet up again at the Volvo World Match Play Championship later this month.

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Allenby Apologizes to Kim Over Remarks

Robert Allenby Calls Out Anthony Kim

Jeff Greenwell — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 01:11:36 +0000

Talk about your sour grapes. Australia’s Robert Allenby, playing for the Presidents Cup International team, called out American Anthony Kim after the 24-year-old shortly after Kim had bested Allenby in singles play. Allenby made reference to an unconfirmed report that Kim had been out until 4 a.m. on Saturday night, and that he had returned to the hotel “sideways.” Allenby then went on to call Kim “the current John Daly,” and the “loosest cannon” on the U.S. team.

Anthony "Loose Cannon" Kim (Image: Zuma Press)

Kim, of course, denied the report, and hoped that Allenby was joking.

“I’m actually pretty surprised that he said that,” Kim said. “I was in tip-top shape coming into today.”

Maybe Allenby needs to take Kim’s advice to heart when he suggested the Australian “needs to go practice a little bit.” Allenby later admitted his words came out of frustration at losing to Kim.

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Robert Allenby Calls Out Anthony Kim

What a Difference a Year Makes

Jeff Greenwell — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 23:57:53 +0000

So much for an encore. The four finalists in the 2008 FedEx Cup, eventual winner Vijay Singh, runner-up Camilo Villegas, Sergio Garcia and Anthony Kim, delivered a big dud in this year’s version of golf’s season-ending playoff. In 2008, Singh was firing on all cylinders as he won the first two FedEx Cup playoff events, and had the $10 million bonus clinched before the Tour Championship even got underway. This year, Singh didn’t even make it out of the second round, an end to an altogether unforgettable 2009 season, which saw the big Fijian miss six cuts, the most of his storied career. This will be the first time since 1994 that Singh has failed to reach the Tour Championship.

Vijay Singh (Image: Zuma Press)

Last year Camilo Villegas captured the final two FedEx Cup tournaments, ending up second behind Vijay. Since those two victories, and a career-high No.7 world ranking, the Colombian born Villegas hasn’t won on tour since, and didn’t even come close to qualifying for the Tour Championship.

Sergio Garcia ended last year’s playoff in third place, after losing two playoffs in the FedEx Cup playoff. He ended the year on fire, where he found himself as the No.2 world ranked player. But Sergio’s struggles this year have been well documented, and his uneven play has dropped him to No.7 in the world. Garcia barely made it to the BMW Championship before bowing out.

Then there’s the sad saga of Anthony Kim, the last of the “Big Four,” who has really seen his game go south this year. His poor play has dropped him to No.20 in the world, only a year after winning two tournaments and finishing fourth in the FedEx Cup postseason.

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What a Difference a Year Makes

Tiger Rallies to Victory at AT&T National

Jeff Greenwell — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 01:13:37 +0000

Tiger Woods wasn’t exactly the greatest host at the AT&T National, rallying to overtake Hunter Mahan to win his own tournament by one stroke. The day started out with Woods and Anthony Kim tied after 54 holes, but the 24 year old Kim faltered early, dropping four shots in four holes on the front nine, and finished the day with a 71. His 9-under left him four strokes back of Woods, alone in third place.

Tiger Woods wins the AT&T National. (Image: Zuma Press)

Woods’ main challenge on this day came from Hunter Mahan, who finished the day tied for the lead after a birdie on the 18th. Mahan’s round of 62 tied the course record set Thursday by Kim, and he had to wait over an hour to see if Woods would overtake him. It took a while, but finally on the 16th, Woods nailed a 20 foot birdie putt to take sole possession of the lead, and two routine pars later, Tiger was champ.

With Woods acting as host, the AT&T National used the 4th of July backdrop to honor and celebrate the courageous men and women serving in the Armed Forces. The memory of Earl Woods, Tiger’s father, weighed heavily on his mind throughout the weekend, as Earl was a distinguished member of the Armed Forces for 20 years, including two full tours of duty in Vietnam.

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Tiger Rallies to Victory at AT&T National

Woods, Kim Share Lead at AT&T National

Jeff Greenwell — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 00:13:47 +0000

The stage is set for a great Sunday finish at the AT&T National, as Tiger Woods and Anthony Kim sit atop a very crowded leaderboard at 10-under after third round action. The pair are going to be challenged on the final day though, as Cameron Beckman and Michael Allen stand one stroke back at 9-under, and Jim Furyk and Rod Pampling are two strokes behind Woods and Kim at 8-under. U.S. Open champ Lucas Glover shot a 2-under 68 for the round and finds himself three strokes behind the leaders, still within striking distance.

Image: Zuma Press

Woods began the day one stroke ahead of Pampling, a lead he promptly gave up on the first hole after a horrific drive into the gallery left him in deep rough. A bogey on the first hole was a precursor to an up and down day for the tournament host, but Woods managed to get back to even par for the day, and a share of the lead.

Kim, the player many thought would be challenging Woods at most tournaments, overcame a brutal three-putt on the 9th hole to shoot 2-under for the day. This will be the first time Kim has been paired with Woods in any round of any tournament.

With four players within two shots of the leaders, Woods should have a difficult time holding off challengers, as well as co-leader and last year’s winner Kim, if he is to continue his impressive five year streak of victories when having at least a share of the lead after 36 holes.

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Woods, Kim Share Lead at AT&T National

Woods Takes Over Lead at AT&T National

Jeff Greenwell — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 23:10:43 +0000

It looks like Tiger Woods meant it when he said that he wanted to be a “greedy host” at the AT&T National. Woods followed up his opening round 64 with an impressive 4-under 66 to leave him at 10-under for the tournament. His 36 hole score sets a new Congressional scoring record, besting the previous record of 9-under held by Tom Pernice Jr. and Jeff Overton.

Tiger Woods leads the field at the AT&T National. (Image: Zuma Press)

First round leader Anthony Kim couldn’t capitalize on his terrific opening round 62, falling behind Woods by two strokes after shooting a round of even par for the day. Former U.S. Open winner Jim Furyk is lurking in the weeds after scores of 66 and 67 for the first two days. He finds himself at 7-under for the tourney, three strokes back of Tiger. Unfortunately for Kim, Furyk, and Rod Pampling, who sits in second at 9-under, they face a daunting task if they plan on overtaking Woods and claim victory on Sunday. Tiger’s record when leading, or sharing the lead after 36 holes in a tournament is a staggering 31-6, and he has won the last eleven times from said position, dating back to the 2004 Byron Nelson Championship.

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Woods Takes Over Lead at AT&T National

Kim Returns to Form at AT&T National

Jeff Greenwell — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 03:07:53 +0000

After winning last year’s AT&T National, the expectations for young and talented Anthony Kim were through the roof. But instead of tour victories and prize money, Kim has had to endure poor play, nagging injuries, and self doubt. It seems though that the cure for Kim’s ills is to play at the Congressional, after setting a course record 8-under 62 today to sit atop the leaderboard at this year’s AT&T National. Ignoring doctor’s advice not to play for the next 4-6 weeks because of a left thumb injury, Kim came out firing on all cylinders, knocking down 8 birdies in the final 13 holes to grab a two stroke lead over a group of three players that includes tournament host Tiger Woods.

Anthony Kim holds a two shot lead at the AT&T National. (Image: Zuma Press)

Before Woods had even teed off, he saw that Kim was in the clubhouse with his 62. Knowing he had to play well to stay close, Tiger did just that, only missing two fairways and three greens on his way to a 6-under 64, equalled by D.A. Points and Bryce Molder. Former PGA champion Steve Elkington sits three strokes back at 5-under.

Coming into the tournament, Kim had rededicated himself to diet and fitness in order to regain his health and strength, and the once self-described “lazy” player has spent extra time on the driving range at the Congressional working on his mechanics. Judging by his lights-out first round, all the extra work seems to be paying off.

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Kim Returns to Form at AT&T National

Quail Hollow Pairings

Sandy Mitchell — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 19:29:13 +0000

The Quail Hollow Championship begins today at the Quail Hollow Golf Club in Charlotte, North Carolina. Some of the more interesting pairings for the first two rounds are as follows:

Angel Cabrera, Retief Goosen, Charles Howell III
Steve Lowery, J.B. Holmes, Stuart Appleby
Camilo Villegas, Vijay Singh, Padraig Harrington
Phil Mickelson, Davis Love III, Anthony Kim (pictured above)
Tiger Woods, Jim Furyk, David Toms

The Quail Hollow Championship continues through Sunday. Anthony Kim is the current tournament record holder and defending champion. The tournament, begun in 2003, carries a $6.5 million purse.

The Quail Hollow Championship will be broadcast on the Golf Channel, Thursday and Friday at 3pm and 830pm and on Saturday and Sunday from 1pm to 230pm. The final two rounds will also be shown on CBS from 3pm to 6pm.

For more information on the Quail Hollow tournament, visit the event’s official Web site.

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