'Anthony Mystery'... Where Is He Now?

'Next-Generation Tiger' Prospect, Missing Suddenly Since 2012, Recently Featured in a Commemorative Photo with Coach Schreiber

Anthony Kim (right) is posing with coach Adam Schreiber. Photo by Adam Schreiber Instagram

[Asia Economy Reporter No Woo-rae] Anthony Kim (USA) has been spotted.

Adam Schreiber (USA), who previously teamed up with him, recently posted a commemorative photo posing with Anthony Kim on his social media Instagram. The night view of Dallas, Texas, USA, is the background. The caption read, '/021 is going to be special.' '/021' appears to refer to 2021. He has a tattoo on his left arm and looks relatively slim. He is wearing a T-shirt from his alma mater, Oklahoma State University.

Anthony Kim is an issue maker. Starting with his victory at the 2008 PGA Tour Wachovia Championship, he also won the AT&T National in the same year and the Shell Houston Open in 2010, totaling three wins. He played as a member of the 2008 Ryder Cup U.S. team and was spotlighted as the 'next Tiger' after finishing 3rd at the 2010 Masters. However, after shooting 74 in the first round of the 2012 Wells Fargo and withdrawing due to a left arm injury, he disappeared from the scene.

He suffered from various injuries including shoulder muscles, spine, fingers, and Achilles tendon, and suddenly vanished from the tour after 2012, creating the 'Anthony Mystery.' Opinions differ on why he quit golf. Golf.com cited a friend of Anthony Kim saying, "He took out a $10 million insurance policy in case he could no longer play golf, and if he played even once on the tour, he would not be able to receive the insurance money."

The speculation is that the reason for his disappearance was the large insurance payout. There were even allegations of doping. Anthony Kim explained at the time, "I earned $12 million over five seasons on the PGA Tour and have been continuously receiving treatment, so receiving the insurance money is natural," adding, "I am developing a health-related business." Regarding the doping allegations, he argued, "Since the PGA Tour started drug testing, I have been tested more frequently than anyone else and have never tested positive."

In 2015, he attended a charity auction event hosted by country singer Toby Keith (USA) and was also seen at a Las Vegas nightclub. Anthony Kim has recently been increasing his public appearances. Last year, he appeared at a coffee shop located in West Hollywood and showed up at outdoor gatherings. He also appeared in a swing video with an unknown date and time. No one knows his future plans. He has never given an interview since retirement.

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