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Anthony Kim Vaults 644 Spots in World Golf Rankings After LIV Adelaide Win
The former PGA Tour star is back in contention for major championships after a 12-year absence.
Published on Feb. 16, 2026
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Anthony Kim, a 40-year-old former PGA Tour star, soared from 847th to 203rd in the Official World Golf Ranking after winning the LIV Golf event in Adelaide, Australia. Kim's victory was his first tournament win since 2010 and has put him back in the conversation for major championships like the Masters, PGA Championship, U.S. Open, and The Open.
Why it matters
Kim's comeback is a feel-good story for golf fans, as the talented player had stepped away from the sport for over a decade due to injuries and personal issues. His strong performance on the LIV Golf circuit has earned him a path back to the top levels of the game and a chance to compete in major championships once again.
The details
Kim tied for 22nd at the season-opening LIV event in Riyadh earlier this month before breaking through with a 23-under performance to win the Adelaide tournament by three shots over Spain's Jon Rahm. The OWGR began awarding world ranking points to LIV Golf events this season, which helped vault Kim up the rankings. He still has work to do to crack the top 50 and secure an automatic invite to the Masters, but his win has him trending in the right direction.
- Kim last competed in a major championship at the 2011 PGA Championship.
- Kim's win in Adelaide was his first tournament victory since 2010.
- The OWGR began awarding world ranking points to LIV Golf events this season.
The players
Anthony Kim
A 40-year-old former PGA Tour star who has returned to competitive golf after a 12-year absence due to injuries and personal issues.
Jon Rahm
A Spanish professional golfer who finished second to Kim at the LIV Golf event in Adelaide.
What’s next
Kim will look to continue his strong play at the upcoming LIV Golf events in Hong Kong, Singapore, and South Africa, as he aims to climb further up the world rankings and secure a spot in major championships like the Masters, PGA Championship, U.S. Open, and The Open.
The takeaway
Anthony Kim's comeback story is an inspiring one for golf fans, as the talented player has fought his way back from a long absence to regain his competitive form and put himself back in contention for the sport's biggest events. His win at the LIV Golf Adelaide event is a significant milestone in his journey, and he will look to build on this success in the coming months.
