Go Anthony Kim

The Star

AMERICAN ace Anthony Kim scraped through to the weekend play of the Maybank Malaysian Open with an impressive seven-under 65 at the Saujana Golf and Country Club yesterday.

Kim bounced back with a bogey free score in the morning session to barely make the cut with a one-under 143 total.

But he had to wait until the afternoon session had ended to confirm his fate.

He started on a disastrous note after a miserable six-over 78 in the opening round on Thursday.

The world No. 11, who is the biggest drawcard for the Malaysian Open, is optimistic about bouncing back.

“I’ve done this many times. It’s not my first time being on the cut line of a tournament and I did everything I could to give myself an opportunity to play in the next two days,” said Kim.

Unlike the first round where he struggled on the greens, everything fell into place for the Ryder Cup star as he chalked up a 100% success rate in putting.

“I just tried to hit it five feet by the hole and it was perfect speed every time. So I started thinking that I needed to hit it four or five feet past the hole and, if I can keep putting like this, I’ll be fine,” said Kim.

“I was not too worried about my game. I felt like I was driving the ball good and giving myself 10, 12 footers.

“The 78 yesterday (on Thursday) was probably the worst game I played in two years but it was not due to playing poorly but just scoring terrible.

“I was embarassed with how I scored yesterday (on Thursday) and not making a birdie and not finding my rhythm out there. It was important for me, and my confidence, to come out and play a good round today (yesterday), whether or not I make the cut.”

Having survived the cut in his maiden Malaysian Open outing, Kim is planning to go on the offensive today.

“I’m going to attack the flags, hit as many drivers as I can as there are some holes where you can hit the driver on. The course sets up well for me if I hit the driver well,” said Kim.

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