Go Anthony Kim

Men’s Fitness

Many have predicted that Anthony Kim has the talent to become the “next Tiger.” For now, he just trains like him. Kim, 24, is part of the next wave of young players who grew up watching Woods and who’ve borrowed some of his strategies. The young phenom also utilizes the training methods used by Woods, who has become a mentor to Kim.

The following four moves demonstrate how the up-and-coming PGA star keeps his core muscles strong to help improve his swing on the golf course.

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PGATour.com

AKRON, Ohio — Joe Louis Barrow, Jr., chief executive officer of The First Tee, announced a new program Tuesday to engage young touring professionals with participants of The First Tee. Anthony Kim, a third-year pro and two-time PGA TOUR winner, is the first player to partner with The First Tee for the program and will serve as co-chair.

“We are delighted Anthony has agreed to join us as co-chair and to mentor and inspire The First Tee participants as they learn valuable life skills through the game of golf,” said Barrow. “A.K.’s interest and leadership will encourage other PGA TOUR and LPGA professionals to become involved with The First Tee, ultimately impacting the lives of more and more participants across our Chapter network.”

The initiative, called the Young Ambassadors Council, formalizes player involvement with The First Tee in their hometowns, at tournament sites, fundraisers, and other special events. Kim, a Dallas resident, recently visited The First Tee of Dallas, hosting a clinic for 38 participants on the driving range, where he demonstrated shots, answered questions, signed autographs and posed for pictures.

“I am extremely enthusiastic about this opportunity to serve as a youth ambassador,” said Kim. “As I recently said to the young people at The First Tee of Dallas, I wish a program like The First Tee existed when I first picked up a club. I enjoy helping the kids develop confidence on the golf course and showing them how golf can impact other parts of their lives the way it has for me. I am really proud to take on this leadership role and be a part of the program on a national scale.”

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mfitz / The Tour Blog

He fell down a flight of stairs at a friend’s house and severely sprained his ankle.

He fell off a horse and nearly broke his jaw in China.

He injured his toe while attempting to surf in Hawaii.

He injured his shoulder while practicing the week before the Bob Hope Classic.

And most recently, he has been suffering from a mysterious thumb injury which has been forcing him to re-grip the golf club during has back-swing.

Before you ask—no, this is not a recap of Cosmo Kramer’s antics during season five of Seinfeld.

All of these borderline comical, yet very serious injuries have been plaguing Anthony Kim for the better part of the 2009 season.

No one who has seen Anthony Kim swing a golf club has ever questioned his natural talent for the game. After all, the guy did card a record-setting 11 birdies in one round at Augusta National earlier in the year.

What has been questioned, however, is his level of commitment to the game.

Perhaps Anthony Kim had a look at John Daly a few months back and saw exactly what wasted talent looks like, as if he were viewing the ghost of Christmas future.

Or perhaps he just got sick and tired of playing through more injuries than most 60-year-old members of the Champions Tour.

Whatever the reason may be, Kim seems to have finally gotten ‘it.’

Kim has hired personal trainer, Darby Rich, to live with him, travel with him, and more or less, follow his every move.

Personal trainer, nutritionist, life coach, babysitter, or whatever else Darby may serve as, it’s clear that Kim felt as if he needed someone around to ensure that he remains focused on golf.

The fact that Kim has taken this step to get his career back on track at such a young age demonstrates a marked improvement in his level of maturity—and Kim’s newfound commitment appears to be paying off.

After tying for second at the PGA Tour’s season opener, The Mercedes-Benz Championship, Kim managed just one top-20 finish over the next five months.

But, things began to turn around for Kim last month while out in the swamp, better known as Bethpage.

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