Anthony Kim, a renowned American golfer and a familiar face in the LIV Golf community, has recently drawn significant public attention. Known for his intriguing career trajectory, Kim abruptly bowed out of the PGA Tour a decade ago, leaving fans and critics curious about his sudden exit.
In a candid conversation with the press, Kim shed light on his decision to step away from the sport. He underscored the mental health struggles and addiction battles that had plagued him, leading him to take a break from golf. His journey to recovery involved a stint in rehab, after which he made a commendable return to professional golf.
Despite a less than stellar performance in the previous season, Kim approached the new season with renewed enthusiasm. Unfortunately, a recent health scare has marred his comeback. In a heartfelt revelation on social media, Kim confirmed that he has been diagnosed with a blood clot in his leg.
The golf prodigy expressed that he had been grappling with inexplicable ill-health lately, prompting him to seek medical consultation. “It’s a long story, but I started feeling unwell two weeks before Riyadh. I couldn’t diagnose what was wrong until yesterday when I discovered it was a blood clot in my leg,” Kim shared on Instagram.
The golfing community, particularly Kim’s ardent fans, are hopeful that he will overcome this health hurdle and rejoin the greens soon. In a previous disclosure, Kim had admitted to maintaining sobriety for two years. The celebrated golfer takes immense pride in his sobriety, acknowledging the success of his rehab stint.
“The biggest accomplishment of my life is two years of sobriety,” he remarked. Kim’s journey to sobriety was not an easy one, as he recounted, “I was barely physically able to walk into rehab, needing assistance from my sober coach as my body was shutting down.”
The trajectory of Kim’s career, marked by his triumph over personal struggles and his recent health scare, will undoubtedly be a topic of intrigue and discussion in the times to come.
