Anthony Kim surprised the golf public by returning to the golf scene, more precisely LIV Golf, even though he had been out of this sport for a long time. Golf fans asked the question: What is happening with Kim, once one of the greatest talents? Immediately after arriving at the Saudi-backed Tour, the American opened up to the media, saying that he had huge problems with addictions.
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The popular golfer due to mental issues gave himself up to vices, which only created additional problems for him.
LIV Golfer shared the interesting news with fans via social media, causing positive reactions. Namely, Kim has been sober for two years, marking it as the biggest success in his life. Although he had critical periods when he decided to turn to the experts and get rid of his addiction, Anthony managed to achieve victory years later!
Two years sober. Biggest accomplishment of my life, -he wrote.
I was barely physically able to walk into rehab needing assistance from my sober coach as my body was shutting down.
Anthony Kim on playing on the PGA Tour
The 39-year-old admitted that while playing on the PGA Tour, he used alcohol and drugs to overcome crisis moments in his life more easily. Kim admits that few people noticed the changes in him, expertly hiding his addiction and mental issues he had. Playing majors and other competitions was extremely difficult when you are in such a condition.
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I got so good at hiding it that I lost who I was, he said. Its ----in hard playing majors making porta potty stops every few holes.
Anthony Kim had several notable results on the PGA Tour, but for several reasons he decided to leave this sport and turn to other things. After going to rehab, Kim admits that he found hope, self love and respect. He has done a great thing for himself, and an important step to take.
