Anthony Kim

[mcfc_nick]

another missed cut this week at the Travelers, unfortunately im not too hopeful on him getting his game back too quickly, he's only really contended once this year with a few MC's and a lot of ~60th place finishes

[Chilli Dipper]

Recovering from that thumb surgery is proving more difficult for AK than once thought. It's a real shame, because his game was really coming together last spring, just before he went under the knife.

[RichF]

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Recovering from that thumb surgery is proving more difficult for AK than once thought. It's a real shame, because his game was really coming together last spring, just before he went under the knife.

Yeah, I guess all that thumb-usage when popping corks off $300 bottles of Cristal can have its drawbacks...

[Deryck Griffith]

Originally Posted by Chilli Dipper

Recovering from that thumb surgery is proving more difficult for AK than once thought. It's a real shame, because his game was really coming together last spring, just before he went under the knife.

I'm not to sure if his thumb is the main issue.  Anthony has had a history of partying and drinking.  I think he has to sort out his priorities if he wants to excel on the PGA tour.  There aren't any "give outs" on the tour and you have to work hard and be disciplined if you want to succeed.

No one is saying not to have a good time but I have a feeling he takes it to the maximum.  Which is disappointing because I thought he made an effort to change that part of his life.

[topspin4hand]

AK is *still* hanging out like that?  His partying was news 2 years ago (before the thumb) and he said he was going to tone it down. I wonder if rumor/news of his partying is based on his rep from then or whether there's new stories out there.

Originally Posted by RichF

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Yeah, I guess all that thumb-usage when popping corks off $300 bottles of Cristal can have its drawbacks...

[shades9323]

I would say the thumb IS the main issue.  It is the only variable that has changed. He was partying before the thumb and doing quite well for himself.

Originally Posted by Deryck Griffith

I'm not to sure if his thumb is the main issue.  Anthony has had a history of partying and drinking.  I think he has to sort out his priorities if he wants to excel on the PGA tour.  There aren't any "give outs" on the tour and you have to work hard and be disciplined if you want to succeed.

No one is saying not to have a good time but I have a feeling he takes it to the maximum.  Which is disappointing because I thought he made an effort to change that part of his life.

[Deryck Griffith]

Originally Posted by shades9323

I would say the thumb IS the main issue.  It is the only variable that has changed. He was partying before the thumb and doing quite well for himself.

He admitted himself that he didn't know how he did it years past coming to tournaments hug over...Plus, there have been recent stories of his excessive partying.

It all catches up to you eventually...

[Long Ball Larry]

I've never been a fan. He's wasting a ton of talent with all the partying and laziness. But, it's his life.

[senorchipotle]

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AK is *still* hanging out like that?  His partying was news 2 years ago (before the thumb) and he said he was going to tone it down. I wonder if rumor/news of his partying is based on his rep from then or whether there's new stories out there.

i encountered AK out about 6 months ago and he was schwasted. he's a super nice fella, so i've got no beef with him, but he is wasting his talent out partying like he does. some friends and i were sitting on the patio at a local bar next to his crew and he bought us all multiple rounds of shots. what can i say though, he's obviously enjoying his life. maybe he just wants to play well enough to live comfortably and do what he does?

[Deryck Griffith]

Originally Posted by senorchipotle

i encountered AK out about 6 months ago and he was schwasted. he's a super nice fella, so i've got no beef with him, but he is wasting his talent out partying like he does. some friends and i were sitting on the patio at a local bar next to his crew and he bought us all multiple rounds of shots. what can i say though, he's obviously enjoying his life. maybe he just wants to play well enough to live comfortably and do what he does?

Where was this?

[senorchipotle]

Originally Posted by Deryck Griffith

Where was this?

here in dallas. i didn't recognize him at first cause he's so small and had his hat pulled down low. he pretty much just blends into the crowd. he accidentally bumped into me on his way to the bathroom and turned around to apologize and i was like, hey it's AK.

[Deryck Griffith]

Originally Posted by senorchipotle

here in dallas. i didn't recognize him at first cause he's so small and had his hat pulled down low. he pretty much just blends into the crowd. he accidentally bumped into me on his way to the bathroom and turned around to apologize and i was like, hey it's AK.

That's pretty cool/interesting.  I'm sure he spends a good amount of time partying in the West Village area of downtown Dallas.

[senorchipotle]

Originally Posted by Deryck Griffith

That's pretty cool/interesting.  I'm sure he spends a good amount of time partying in the West Village area of downtown Dallas.

lol... that's where it was actually. in primo's, if you're familiar with the area.

[bkoguy07]

Sounds like he's the man to me.  He's young he'll get himself together.  If not he's still going to have a great life.

[Deryck Griffith]

Originally Posted by senorchipotle

lol... that's where it was actually. in primo's, if you're familiar with the area.

I've been there!  Really nice place!  I love that whole West Village area (was there a couple of months ago).  LOTS of attractive ladies....

[sean_miller]

Originally Posted by Long Ball Larry

I've never been a fan. He's wasting a ton of talent with all the partying and laziness. But, it's his life.

Ditto. Hit a fairway once in awhile dude!!

[mcfc_nick]

another poor showing

[mcfc_nick]

in fact he's been that poor that i dont even think he's in the Open! I could be wrong though