Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm. Anthony Kim managed to beat both of them to secure the 2026 LIV Golf Adelaide title.

The popular, outspoken three-time PGA Tour winner then delivered a must-watch news conference following his first worldwide win in 5,795 days. Kim’s vulnerability and honesty about his comeback from drug, alcohol and mental-health struggles, as well as 12 years away from golf, only bolstered what is the golf story of the year so far.

Anthony Kim was away from pro golf for 12 years before joining LIV two years ago, and his win at the Adelaide event is truly improbable, writes Bob Harig.

Four weeks ago, on the way to Palm Springs for the American Express, Adam Schriber stopped his RV in Oklahoma City to see an old friend, who let him in on a secret. “It’s going to happen,” Anthony Kim told him, according to Schriber. “My best golf is in front of me. You watch, it’s good. It’s just taking some time to get my confidence back.”

Anthony Kim made headlines all over the world Sunday in Australia with a riveting final-round 63 in LIV Golf Adelaide to fly by Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau to capture his first professional victory in 16 years. That’s 5,795 days.