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Anything is possible if you believe in yourself. Michael Jordan proved it in 1995. Tiger in 2019. Rory in 2025. Anthony Kim’s win at LIV Golf Adelaide—albeit not being on the same pedestal as the Masters—is just as humbling to witness, simply because of his return from the wilderness.

After his last win in 2010 as a bratty rising star, Kim vanished from the spotlight for 12 years. He was wrestling with mental health issues and addiction. But by 2021, Kim was a husband and a father. He needed to reclaim his former self. If not for him, then for his family.

Redemption was still five years away.

After Kim torched Adelaide, tying the course record, players across the PGA Tour and LIV Golf congratulated him. And what Justin Thomas said summed up the resurrection perfectly—check it out here.

Really, it doesn’t matter where you stand in the PGA Tour-LIV beef; there’s certainly some inspiration to be found here. Kim earned zero points in his first two years. Faced relegation. Clawed his way back. Still found no team. Only before the Adelaide event did he join 4Aces. Stared down Rahm and DeChambeau to clinch first victory in 5,795 days, and for the first time as a dad.

The final round charge wasn’t easy. But he did it. Climbing the world ranking leaderboard wasn’t easy. But he did it (203 from 847). No Major spot is locked in yet, but if this hot stretch of golf continues, the doors of a few Majors will likely open.

Like everyone else, Anthony Kim is just hustling to secure his future in the grand scheme of things. And it looks like he is going to earn a special spot, if he hasn’t already.

Moment of the Week: Collin Morikawa clinched his first PGA Tour win in 28 months at Pebble Beach, with a tap-in birdie on the 18th after a grueling 20-minute wait. The cameras panned to his wife, Katherine, who didn’t realize Morikawa had won. Amanda Balionis confirmed and then smiles, laughter, tears, and every emotion in between came rolling down Katherine’s cheeks. Watch the beautiful moment here.

Villain of the Week: Russell Henley tossed his club in utter dismay after missing a hole-in-one on the 7th. Guess what stopped the ace? The flagstick. Before that, on the 12th, J.J. Spaun's drive bumped into the flagstick, denying him a slam-dunk hole-in-one. Once again, on the 7th, Keith Mitchell’s drive landed near the pin and trickled toward glory. But then it trickled some more, kissed the cup but never dropped in. Watch how agonizingly close Mitchell was to a perfect hole-in-one.

Disaster of the Week: Curious about that 20-minute delay on the 18th? Blame Jacob Bridgeman, who landed near the beach and then sent his recovery shot to the rocks. The ball bounced off and went straight into oblivion (the Pacific Ocean). Watch the comedy of errors that’s worthy of a sitcom. Johnson Wagner later tried to recreate the mayhem in his own style, which is also a gem.

Shot of the Week: In the R2 of LIV Golf Adelaide, Joaquin Niemann's tee shot on 16th was wedged between two massive trees. He had to bend down and couldn’t take a proper swing. Still, Niemann conjured this miracle escape that defies expectations.

Joke of the Week: At Pebble Beach, Ryo Hisatsune kept sipping from a mysterious bottle before putting and then torched the course with a 62. The kicker? He's the only player since 2004 to bleed strokes off the tee and on approaches, yet card a 62. When asked what the secret was, he said it was “sake bomb” (a beer cocktail). No kidding, listen to the hilarious interaction here.

Ladies European Tour: Charley Hull (-19) blazed the last eight holes in 6-under at the Saudi Ladies International to snag her fifth LET title. When Hull learned she'd won, she raised her arms and made an NSFW joke that the amateur golfer in you would relate to. Hull’s next goal? Building a trophy case exactly like Justin Rose’s. And why not? Have a look at Justin Rose’s trophy cabinet and tell us you’re not jealous. Meanwhile, Casandra Alexander three-putted the penultimate hole and missed a birdie on the last to settle for T2 with Akie Iwai.

The R&A: 18-year-old Yunseo Yang (-16) battled rough winds to triumph at the Women’s Amateur Asia-Pacific Championship. She closed with a 3-under 69, becoming the tournament's first wire-to-wire winner and first-ever Korean champion. Check out this brilliant shot from the youngster. Yang ended up eight shots clear of compatriot Soomin Oh (-8), tying the WAAP’s largest winning margin. This locked her into three majors: the AIG Women’s Open, Amundi Evian Championship, and Chevron Championship.

Professional Golf Tour of India: Honey Baisoya (-23) snapped his five-year winless streak with a three-shot romp at the DP World Players Championship. Little wonder he was mobbed on the 72nd hole by his fellow pros. Kshitij Naveed Kaul (20-under) blazed a Sunday-low 62 for solo second, while Veer Ahlawat (17-under) bagged a third-place finish.

As any weekend warriors know, many times we’ve to come up with creative ways to hit shots that are anything but typical driving range ones. Watch this jaw-dropping low-flying punch shot Anthony Kim pulled off from the native area yesterday. Before you get hyped to replicate it, heed these simple tips from three-time major champ Padraig Harrington.

• Assess the lie first for feel. Take a few practice swings to understand how thick the rough is and how much power you need to inject into the swing.

• Opt for a half or three-quarter swing with the ball back in your stance to keep it under the tree canopy and avoid veering towards tree branches.

• Harrington suggests going driver off the deck, especially if the fairways are firm. It guarantees a low cut that runs 150-180 yards up to the green. The ball position will become crucial—watch where Harrington places it in the tutorial below.

However, if the fairways aren’t fast, hit a conservative chip with an iron, leaving room for an easier pitch. Then, try these other tips we’ve listed below.

Ryo Hisatsune might have had his “sake bomb” to elevate the putting. But you need to grind, and here are the best putting mat options.

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