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Could Anthony Kim lose PGA Tour card this year?

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ERdiesel Well Established Member

ERdiesel

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If he doesn't get his health and his act together?

He last won at the Shell Houston Open in April 2010 which would give him a 2 year exemption on the PGA Tour right?  That basically means that in 2012 he would have to place within the top 125 of the money list to retain full status on the PGA Tour for next year?  And so far this year he's played 9 events, made the cut only twice, and has only banked $33K to date.  Is he in serious danger of losing his card?

 

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Mr3Wiggle Great Member

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Driving Distance 283.8 117th
Driving Accuracy Percentage 49.43% 180th
Greens in Regulation Percentage 57.60% 175th
Strokes Gained - Putting .145 86th
Eagles (Holes per) 114.0 16th
Birdie Average 3.16 146th
Scoring Average 73.09 181st
Sand Save Percentage 58.06% 29th
Total Driving 297 179th
All-Around Ranking 939 149th
FedExCup Regular Season Points 32 202nd
Money Leaders $33,960 207th
Par Breakers 18.42% 132nd

His stats so far this year.  I'd say he's pretty screwed.

Driver:  Callaway Diablo Octane 9.5*
3W:  Callaway GBB II 12.5*, 5W:  Callaway Diablo 18* Neutral
3H:  Callaway Razr X, 4H:  Callaway Razr X
5-PW:  Callaway X Tour
GW:  Callaway X Tour 54*, SW:  Callaway X Tour 58*
Putter:  Callaway ITrax, Scotty Cameron Studio Design 2, Ping Anser 4


Shorty Super Member

Shorty

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I wouldn't say that he could, I'd say that he probably will. What else do you think could happen? I don't see much changing with his form.

In the race of life, always back self-interest. At least you know it's trying.

 

 


bplewis24 Super Member

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Besides stats, he's also having a problem even finishing tournaments, which isn't helping.  This is a good question and we'll have to see how it pans out.  It really would only take 1-2 strong showings late in the year for him to keep his card, no?  He still has the ability to get hot one weekend and win the tourney.

Brandon

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Mr3Wiggle Great Member

Mr3Wiggle

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Originally Posted by bplewis24

Besides stats, he's also having a problem even finishing tournaments, which isn't helping.  This is a good question and we'll have to see how it pans out.  It really would only take 1-2 strong showings late in the year for him to keep his card, no?  He still has the ability to get hot one weekend and win the tourney.

Brandon

More than stats...the numbers show me he isn't hitting the ball particularly long or straight.

Driver:  Callaway Diablo Octane 9.5*
3W:  Callaway GBB II 12.5*, 5W:  Callaway Diablo 18* Neutral
3H:  Callaway Razr X, 4H:  Callaway Razr X
5-PW:  Callaway X Tour
GW:  Callaway X Tour 54*, SW:  Callaway X Tour 58*
Putter:  Callaway ITrax, Scotty Cameron Studio Design 2, Ping Anser 4


GaijinGolfer Super Member

GaijinGolfer

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Id say its a very strong possibility.  Its a shame too, because he showed some real potential a few years ago.  Apparently staying out late partying all the time is catching up to him.

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Woods: :mizuno: JPX 850 9.5*, :mizuno: JPX 850 15*, :mizuno: JPX-850 19*, :mizuno: JPX Fli-Hi #4, :mizuno: JPX 800 Pro 5-PW, :mizuno: MP T-4 50-06, 54-09 58-10, :cleveland: Smart Square Blade and :bridgestone: B330-S


mcfc_nick Great Member

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i'll keep faith in him for now, im not too confident but i'll stick with him. he needs to find out whats wrong and sort it quickly

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GaijinGolfer Super Member

GaijinGolfer

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Originally Posted by mcfc_nick

i'll keep faith in him for now, im not too confident but i'll stick with him. he needs to find out whats wrong and sort it quickly

Same here.  I always liked AK and would like to see him return to form.  From what I understand though, right now he wants to party and have fun and golf is secondary to him.  Sorry but you cant go and and party until 3am and then go out and play 18 holes of golf and expect to play well.

Until AK decides to grow up a bit and make golf a priority, he isnt going to be a winner on tour.

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MEfree Great Member

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Needs to find form for sure...

Does anyone know how his thumb is doing?  He took a while to regain form, than had a few decent finishes, but hasn`t won since having surgery in 2010.  He was never tops in GIR, but his distance stats are definitely down since then.

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Wally Fairway Great Member

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I like AK, but here is a retweet to Steve Elling

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I need a guy for our next member-guest and he has to be a 10+ handicap. I've narrowed the list down to you and Anthony Kim.

Players play, tough players win!

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mtsalmela80 Great Member

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Its funny how someone can be so good yet be on the verge of losing their tour card. If I was as good as Kim, I'd be looking for nothing else besides a great career on tour.

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Motley01 Great Member

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I know what happened.

When Tiger's mess came out. He told AK, hey you can go hang out in Vegas with Charles and Michael, since I can't now.

So now hookers, booze, and betting is his priority now.

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Irons:  Callaway Apex 4-PW Project X 5.5 shafts

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