
Rafael Nadal wasn't the only young phenom making a name for himself this Sunday.
At the AT&T National, Anthony Kim fired a season-low 65 and is quickly becoming the young stud we've all been waiting for.
Kim made a birdie on his final hole Saturday to get within earshot of the lead, and a bogey free final round had him with his second trophy in his last five starts. The AT&T, hosted by Tiger Woods, was lacking with Woods sidelined by injury and not able to even travel to Congressional Country Club. Like you have to expect, Tiger's name came up after the round.
"I would watch everything he did, every move he made, when I was growing up," Kim said. "So to win his tournament is a true honor. I'm very excited."Kim, 23, is the first golfer under 25 to win two tournaments in one year since Woods did it, getting a ton of help from some of the other players occupying the leaderboard.
Tom Pernice Jr., taking time away from his bellyaching about everything PGA-y, headed into the final round with the lead, but a two-over 72 that included two double-bogeys in his first ten holes Sunday. Steve Stricker, trying to find the form he had most of last season, was in second place through three rounds by a three-over 73 on a easy scoring day landed him in a tie for 18th. Even Jeff Overton, seeking his first career tour win, played the weekend one-over after opening 66-65.
Kim is now fifth on the FedEx Cup list and has made over $3 million so far in just 14 starts.
After the round, Woods gave him a call on his cell phone and Kim answered it, "Hey Bro." I guess Woods needs to realize he isn't the young kiddo on the block anymore.





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7-06-2008 @ 10:59PM
George B Vieto said...
Of course Eldrick "Tiger" Woods is no longer a young lad playing a grown man's game. But he inspired a new generation of golf excellence.
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7-08-2008 @ 9:10PM
rick_s said...
Anthony Kim isnt going to be a contender for the crown. There is no contender for the crown. But...at least he is fun to watch and has some style to his game. God knows GOLF needs it without Tiger around. Question is, is AK an American citizen? cuz we really really REALLY need his game at the Ryder Cup!!
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