LIV Golf welcomes back Anthony Kim for the 2026 season after he secured one of the three wild-card spots via a dramatic third-place finish at LIV Golf Promotions, overcoming relegation from 2025. 

PLAYER BIO

Age: 40

Nationality: American

OWGR: 856th

Data Golf Ranking: Unranked

Career Wins: 3 (PGA Tour: 2008 Wachovia Championship, 2008 AT&T National, 2010 Shell Houston Open).

Career Highlights: Kim entered the professional golf scene as a brash, talented young star, becoming one of only five players in 30 years to win three PGA Tour events before age 25 (joining Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Sergio Garcia, and Adam Scott). He reached No. 6 in the World Golf Ranking – a career high – in 2008 after a standout year with two wins. Kim played a key role in the 2008 U.S. Ryder Cup victory, defeating García 5&4 in singles. Notable moments include setting the Masters record with 11 birdies in a round (2009 second round) and a final-round 65 for T3 at the 2010 Masters.

Best Major Finish: T3 at the 2010 Masters (final-round 65), T5 at the 2011 Open Championship.

2025 Results: Relegated from LIV after finishing 55th in the Individual Standings but showed incredible progress beginning in the fall of 2025. He finished T5 at PIF Saudi International, which was he best finish since his return to professional golf. He then finished 3rd at LIV Golf Promotions, earning a spot on LIV Golf for 2026. 

Major Eligibility in 2026: As of January 2026, Kim is not exempt into any major championships.