Anthony Kim endures nightmare start to life with LIV Golf – ‘Can I get a mulligan?’

Anthony Kim will make his first competitive start in 12 years in Saudi Arabia this week, after the former PGA Tour star made a shock comeback to join LIV Golf

Things did not go to plan for Anthony Kim upon his return to action in Saudi Arabia this week, with the former PGA Tour star making his first competitive start in 12 years.

Kim has made a shock return to professional golf, opting to sign with LIV Golf as a wildcard for the remainder of 2024. The ex-Ryder Cupper last teed it up at the Wells Fargo Championship in 2012, but following yet another withdrawal due to injury, he headed into golfing exile.

His hiatus is now over, and the 38-year-old returned to the golf course for the first time since joining LIV, competing in the pre-tournament Pro-Am at Royal Greens Golf and Country Club.

His long-awaited opening tee shot was not one of his best though, with Kim heard jokingly asking for a mulligan after a wayward strike. Of course an errant tee shot in a pre-event pro-am will worry Kim one bit, with business officially beginning in Friday’s opening round.

The 38-year-old has not given much away ahead of his official comeback, admitting he will speak further about his decision to join LIV and his time away ‘when the time is right’. Clearly looking forward to his breakaway league debut though, Kim said in a statement: “After stepping away from the game years ago due to injury, I’m happy to officially announce my return to the world of professional golf.

“It’s been a long time coming, and I’m very grateful for all the highs, lows and lessons learned from the first part of my career. I want to compete with the best players in the world, and I’m on a mission to prove to myself that I can win again. The next step on that journey starts now, and I’m excited to give everything I’ve got this season on the LIV Golf League.”