Anthony Kim
Anthony Kim was one of the great surprises of the Masters tournament back in April. After finishing third, he has climbed up the world rankings and is now the tenth-ranked player in the world. He is hoping to continue his successful run next month at the 2010 US Open at Pebble Beach.
Since turning professional in 2006, Kim has played in ten major tournaments including three US Opens. He has had moderate success in majors, but after finishing third at the Masters a few months ago he knows how elusive these majors can be.
Kim’s first US Open came in 2007 at the Oakmount Country Club in Pennsylvania. Kim ended up finishing 20th overall. A year later, Kim regressed a little by finishing 26th at the 2008 US Open held at Torrey Pines.
Kim’s best performance to date at the US Open came in 2009 on the Black Course at Bethpage State Park in Long Island. He would finish tied for 16th place.
Kim, has done very well on the PGA Tour and has established himself as one of the best young talents in the world. He picked up his third PGA Tour victory on April 4, 2010, at the Shell Houston Open. With the win, he joined Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Sergio Garcia, and Adam Scott as the only golfers to win three PGA Tour events before turning 25.
Whether Kim can build from the momentum of the Masters and the Shell Houston Open remains to be seen. Kim played his best golf when it mattered the most at the Masters, posting a final round score of 65. He appears to be interested in staying on top of the leader boards of major tournaments for years to come.
