Anthony Kim shines in Riyadh, eyes return to LIV Golf

Seeking a return to LIV Golf in 2026, Anthony Kim carded a bogey-free, 7-under-par 64 in Friday's second round at the PIF Saudi Invitational in Riyadh.

Kim, 40, is tied for third at 11-under midway through the Asian Tour's $5 million tournament, the final event on the schedule for The International Series.

The top two finishers in The International Series Rankings will earn promotion to the LIV Golf League for the 2026 season. Players inside the top 40 earn spots in the LIV Golf Promotions event in January where two more spots in LIV Golf will be awarded.

Kim was relegated from LIV Golf following his second season as a Wild Card in 2025. He joined the circuit in February 2024 after 12 years away from the game due to injuries and personal reasons.

His score on Friday was his lowest round since making his return and left him three shots behind leader Caleb Surratt and two behind Belgium's Thomas Pieters.

"Yeah, I'm finally starting to see some of the work show," Kim said. "I haven't been able to swing like I have been in practice rounds and back at home in tournament golf, but it's starting to show up and starting to feel more comfortable out here."

Kim sits 127th in The International Series Rankings with 13.46 points, but 324 points are up for grabs this week at Riyadh Golf Club.

Kim was a three-time winner on the PGA Tour who finished third at The Masters in 2010 and tied for fifth at The Open Championship in 2011. He also helped the U.S. win the Ryder Cup in 2008 and the Presidents Cup in 2009.

--Field Level Media