Anthony Kim addresses future after LIV Golf collapse with heartfelt message

Anthony Kim has revealed the real reason he joined LIV Golf instead of returning to the PGA Tour, admitting the opportunity came at a crucial point in his personal recovery.

The American has also acknowledged that he must now find another route following the collapse of the breakaway league, with his next move yet to be confirmed.

Kim's time on LIV produced one of golf's most extraordinary comeback stories.

After disappearing from professional golf for almost 12 years, the former PGA Tour star returned to golf by receiving an invite to compete on LIV Golf in 2024. 

He soon lost his LIV playing status before fighting his way back through the league's promotion system.

Then came the moment nobody could have predicted.

Kim stormed to victory at LIV Golf Adelaide earlier this season, carding a remarkable final-round 63 to beat the likes of Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm.

It was his first professional victory since April 2010 and a remarkable reward for years of work rebuilding his life and career.

Now, with LIV Golf's future over, Kim has explained why he accepted the opportunity to join the league in the first place.

Speaking on his YouTube channel, the 41-year-old made clear that his decision was about considerably more than money or playing opportunities.

Kim revealed that LIV provided an environment in which he could continue working on his sobriety while rediscovering his love for competitive golf.

"One was that part of my rehab process was to be outside. It gave me a great opportunity to work on my sobriety while getting to do something that I was once good at," he said.

"For that I will always be grateful because sobriety, my family and God are the most important things in my life."

Kim also credited the relationships he developed during his time with LIV for helping him turn his life around.

After years away from the sport, returning to golf had given him something he clearly did not take for granted.

"The relationships I have built and have after being so broken are very key to my growth and my success," he added.

However, Kim knows another period of uncertainty now awaits him.

"With LIV shutting down I am going to have to find a new path," he admitted.

The American stopped short of revealing whether that could involve a return to the PGA Tour, but his comments suggest he is prepared to embrace whatever opportunity comes next.

A return to the circuit where he previously enjoyed three victories would certainly be an intriguing possibility, although nothing has been confirmed.

For now, Kim appears more interested in recognising how far he has come than worrying about what happens next.

He also reflected on the possibility that sharing his experiences could help others facing similar struggles.

"Hopefully it is more than one person, but if it's just one person it is still worth it," he said.

Whatever happens with his playing career, Kim has already provided one of the most remarkable comeback stories in modern golf. 

And his LIV Golf experience clearly meant far more to him than simply getting back inside the ropes.

Watch Kim's message in full here