LIV Golfer Anthony Kim posted a bizarre motivational message to his fans on social media using an analogy about drug addicts and crack cocaine
Anthony Kim has left fans baffled with a bizarre social media post as the LIV Golfer appeared to compare his determination to improve to the relentless pursuit of a drug addict seeking their next high.
The 39-year-old golfer recently returned to professional golf this year after nearly a decade since he stepped away from the PGA Tour following over a year out with an Achilles tendon injury. Kim has been open about the personal struggles he faced during and prior to his departure from the PGA Tour.
Since returning to the sport, Kim has been an active presence on social media and his post on Wednesday morning raised eyebrows among his followers. In a puzzling tweet, Kim wrote: “Good morning. Does a crackhead ever let a day go by (without) finding a way to get high? NO. I would know,” followed by a winking face emoji.
“He continued, “(I’m) not gonna let a crakhead outwork me today. 1% better today lessssgoo! ! ! ” He then tagged a sponsor and included the hashtags “#girldad #gratitude #mental health.”
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Despite his motivational posts, Kim’s comeback season has been challenging as he currently ranks joint-bottom of the LIV Golf League alongside Hudson Swafford. The 2010 Masters third-place finisher has only managed to place as high as T46 in the six LIV events he has participated in, shooting under par just four times.
Upon his return to the spotlight, Kim got candid about his struggles and how golf played a role in his life during tough times. Speaking to ESPN, he said: “Golf is important to me and not important to me at the same time,” adding, “I’ve had some very dark moments. I’ve had some very low moments. I’ve felt very alone, even when there’s a million people around. I needed to get my mind straight and figure out what my purpose was on this planet.”
Kim also revealed that he has cut ties with 98 per cent of people from his past, referring to many of them as “scam artists” and “snakes” who took advantage of him while he was vulnerable. “I was around some bad people,” he admitted.
“People that took advantage of me — scam artists. And when you’re 24 or 25, even 30 years old, you don’t realize the snakes that are living under your roof. But through the grace of God, I’m here. I’m able to tell my story, hopefully inspire other people,” Kim said.