Anthony Kim

[rudygu]

Anyone else just see the mini-bio they just showed of him on ESPN? I got chill bumps. Hearing his story and of his relationship with his father makes me that much more impressed by his attitude and play style.

I truly believe that his pairing with Mickelson is key to America's success in this Ryder Cup. Hopefully his presence can bring out the Phil that everyone (except the Euros) wants to see.

[dragonflyin]

No I didn't see that. What's his dad like?

I really like him though, he has that European swagger in an American player. Not to mention he has the talent to back it up.

[RichF]

  rudygu said:

I truly believe that his pairing with Mickelson is key to America's success in this Ryder Cup. Hopefully his presence can bring out the Phil that everyone (except the Euros) wants to see.

Unfortunately, 'Ryder Cup Pressure' might have caused Kim to mentally fold: he's had a total shocker of a 1st morning in the foursomes.

[Chilli Dipper]

  RichF said:

Unfortunately, 'Ryder Cup Pressure' might have caused Kim to mentally fold: he's had a total shocker of a 1st morning in the foursomes.

Don't sell Kim short, mister; taking a match to the 18th at all square is a pretty good Ryder Cup debut.

[RichF]

  Chilli Dipper said:

Don't sell Kim short, mister; taking a match to the 18th at all square is a pretty good Ryder Cup debut.

Yeah, I know Kim's a great player: he turned things around pretty much right after I posted earlier!

He and Mickelson made a great comeback....

[Fat Slice]

He made the putt when he had to. I'm going back and forth from the TV to the computer!

[RichF]

I think Kim's one of those guys who'll grow in confidence as the day(s) progress...

[kekoa]

what was the espn bio about? im interested to hear about his relationship w/ his father etc.

I hear Kim used to have a super bad temper and some bad habits. Once he got a mental coach, his game came around and he's now a star!!

[rudygu]

  dragonflyin said:

No I didn't see that. What's his dad like?

  kekoa said:

what was the espn bio about? im interested to hear about his relationship w/ his father etc.

AK said his dad was very, very hard on him when he was younger. For example, he said there were several junior tournaments he won, but shot a couple strokes over par...and his dad would throw the trophy in the trash before they got to the car. He mentioned something about his dad throwing several sets of his clubs away too, but I can't remember what spurred that on. He said they did not speak for several years, but that recently they have made a "new beginning" or something to that effect.

[RichF]

Kim just crushed Garcia 5 and 4!

[KW2]

  rudygu said:

AK said his dad was very, very hard on him when he was younger. For example, he said there were several junior tournaments he won, but shot a couple strokes over par...and his dad would throw the trophy in the trash before they got to the car. He mentioned something about his dad throwing several sets of his clubs away too, but I can't remember what spurred that on. He said they did not speak for several years, but that recently they have made a "new beginning" or something to that effect.

My father was like this growing up as well. I have sons myself and I will never understand how a father can act this way towards his children.

[SideSwipe]

I have a 17 month old son who I can't wait to get out on the course. I already have him watching golf on weekends and The Golf Channel whenever no one is around. He just stares at the television with his plastic putter in his hand. Maybe this is a sign!

I don't think I can ever be that demanding of him. First and foremost I want him to enjoy the game for what it is about .... and then maybe later we can think about ruling the world! kidding!

Kudos to AK. I hope he'll continue to be successful and be a stalwart for many future Ryder Cups.

[ZaPPPa]

  rudygu said:

He said they did not speak for several years, but that recently they have made a "new beginning" or something to that effect.

Hmmm.. AK is making millions now... Not being to cynical or anything, but I have a hard time with these kinds of reconcilliations.

[Shindig]

  ZaPPPa said:

Hmmm.. AK is making millions now... Not being to cynical or anything, but I have a hard time with these kinds of reconcilliations.

To me, this depends on who initiated the reconciliation. If AK decided he wanted to be on good terms with his father again, I find it nice. If the father decided he wanted to reconcile with his millionaire son, then I'd be cynical too.