Could Anthony Kim lose PGA Tour card this year?

[ERdiesel]

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?

[Mr3Wiggle]

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.

[Shorty]

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.

[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

[Mr3Wiggle]

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.

[zipazoid]

Hitting it short & crooked ain't gonna get it done.

[GaijinGolfer]

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.

[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

[GaijinGolfer]

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.

[MEfree]

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.

[Wally Fairway]

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

Quote:

@ EllingYelling 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.

[mtsalmela80]

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.

[Motley01]

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.