LIV Golf Adelaide: Notes And Quotes From Anthony Kim's Epic Comeback

Anthony Kim emerged victorious at LIV Golf Adelaide, outlasting and outplaying Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau in what might be the most jaw-dropping comeback story professional golf has ever witnessed.

After 12 years sidelined by injuries and personal battles, Kim stormed back to LIV Golf and showed the world that anything is possible. Not only did he snag his first victory in nearly 16 years, but he did it in the final pairing, staring down two of the absolute best players on the planet while refusing to blink.

Ripper GC won the team title on home soil by two shots over Legion XIII. The all-Australian squad have now won both of the first two LIV Golf events in 2026. Lucas Herbert (T6), Marc Leishman  (T8)  and Cameron Smith (T8) all boasted top-10 finishes while LIV Golf Riyadh winner, Elvis Smylie, finished T27.

Here is a last look at some of the notable performances from LIV Golf Adelaide. 

Kim’s final round at The Grange will be etched in golf lore for years to come. With DeChambeau and Rahm struggling, he seized the opportunity, pouring in birdie after birdie. In the end, Kim played the round bogey-free on his way to a historic 9-under 63.

To avoid giving every superlative to the deserving Kim, I’ll give the Clutch Performance of the Week to Marc Leishman. The Ripper GC team victory got a little lost in the shuffle of Kim’s epic performance, but winning on home soil is a big deal. Leishman delivered a clutch 7-under 65 and made some massive putts down the stretch, including a 42-footer on the par-4 fifth.

Branden Grace: After an offseason that allowed Grace to finally get his nagging wrist injury taken care of, the South African and Southern Guards GC star has had a fantastic start to his 2026 season. After