At 40, Anthony Kim returned to competitive golf with a stunning victory at LIV Golf Adelaide, reclaiming the fearlessness, skill and swagger that once defined his career. A comeback years in the making, it was as remarkable as it was improbable.
Anthony Kim’s stunning LIV Golf Adelaide victory has reignited his career, launching him up the world rankings and into potential contention for the 2026 Masters and major championships.
The talks form part of LIV’s broader strategy to explore partnerships with national federations worldwide, with the stated aim of injecting significant funding into traditional national championships and elevating their commercial and broadcast profiles.
Anthony Kim returned to the winner’s circle at LIV Golf Adelaide 2026, shooting 63 and making nine birdies to claim his first professional victory in 16 years. Find out the full bag of clubs he used.
Ripper GC’s second straight LIV Golf team title in 2026 was special. Watching Anthony Kim complete one of golf’s great comeback stories made it something else entirely.
Anthony Kim’s ascent from a life and career abyss reached its zenith on Sunday at the Grange Golf Club with an electrifying closing round to vanquish two of golf’s modern titans and win LIV Golf Adelaide.
Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm engaged in a third-round duel that began with a light smattering of body punches before the American landed what appeared to be a knockout blow, only to have the Spaniard pick himself up off the canvas in spectacular fashion.
One of the hot tickets of LIV Golf Adelaide week played out away from the fairways, with the 4Aces Social Club delivering exactly what it promised: access, atmosphere and a reminder that LIV’s Australian stop is now as much a lifestyle event as it is a golf tournament.
In his first official press conference of the 2026 LIV Golf season, CEO Scott O’Neil seemed to soften his comments on the Official World Golf Ranking board’s decision to award the league points after he and several players decried the allocation last week.
The fifth edition of LIV Golf Adelaide will take place from March 18-21 in 2027 at Kooyonga Golf Club before moving to the redeveloped North Adelaide Golf Course in 2028.
Rory McIlroy said Tuesday that Brooks Koepka being back on the PGA Tour after a three-year absence is “a big deal.” As for the impending return of Patrick Reed perhaps later this year, well, his enthusiasm seems considerably more muted.
There will be five Australians playing this week at LIV Golf Adelaide, including one with a far deeper knowledge of the host venue than anyone else in the field.
LIV Golf has finally earned Official World Golf Ranking points, but not without controversy. Jon Rahm and other players express their frustrations after the Riyadh 2026 event, as winners earn fewer points than expected. We break down who moved up and what it means for the season ahead.
Australian Golf Digest
