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Thu Jul 02, 2009 3:14 pm EDT

Anthony Kim torches Congressional, fires course-record 62

By Jay Busbee

Upstaging Tiger Woods isn't an easy trick. But if you're going to do it -- and there are very few who can -- what better to do than stick it right to him at his host course? Anthony Kim did just that today, firing a course-record 62 at Congressional and giving him a two-shot lead midway through the first round.

Kim hasn't won a match since this tournament last year, and all the hope and promise that accompanied him throughout the second half of 2008 has evaporated in a run of frustrating golf this season. Still, the guy has the talent and the drive to stay at the top of the golf game, and days like today prove it. In a performance reminiscent of his 11-birdie Masters day earlier this season, he dropped six birdies in eight holes and narrowly missed a 10-footer to close out the round. All in all, an exceptional performance, that shot from the rough above notwithstanding, and this is as good a way as any for Kim to pick up the pieces of his game and get rolling again.

Then again, Tiger still hasn't teed off yet. Buckle up.

Kim sets course record at Congressional with 62 [AP via Yahoo! Sports]

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  1. Superman
    1. Posted by Superman Thu Jul 02, 2009 3:27 pm EDT

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    See Height is not everything, Anthony will be on top on Sunday, but winning it, not sure, Tiger is lurking scary!!
  2. Relax
    2. Posted by Relax Thu Jul 02, 2009 4:17 pm EDT

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    Kim is listed at 5-10, that's pretty tall for an Asian dude. Usually with Asians it's either short or giant. Time to get Yao Ming
    a set of clubs and hook up with Hank Haney, looks like he's done with basketball.
  3. Gary K
    3. Posted by Gary K Thu Jul 02, 2009 4:49 pm EDT

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    Tiger has,nt got started yet,look out.
  4. Douglas C
    4. Posted by Douglas C Thu Jul 02, 2009 5:01 pm EDT

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    Best of luck, Anthony Kim. Remember Jim Corbett.
  5. Jerry C
    5. Posted by Jerry C Thu Jul 02, 2009 5:49 pm EDT

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    Tiger will take no prisoneers, he will send a message to all tour professionals, and it is"elevate your game or play for third"! Phil has first calls on seconds.
  6. PingZinger
    6. Posted by PingZinger Thu Jul 02, 2009 5:54 pm EDT

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    WTF --- Players don't TORCH anything on Thursday you IDOIT... Wait til sunday and see what gets torched, you MORON
  7. whatever
    7. Posted by whatever Thu Jul 02, 2009 6:33 pm EDT

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    PingZinger, if you're going to post and call someone an IDIOT, at least learn how to spell the word.
  8. d r
    8. Posted by d r Thu Jul 02, 2009 6:38 pm EDT

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    Tiger is half asian, you idiots. It has nothing to do with it.
  9. Rich P
    9. Posted by Rich P Thu Jul 02, 2009 6:49 pm EDT

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    Let's get Bill Clinton in one of these tournaments! He'll kick ass the way he keeps score.
  10. bulletproof
    10. Posted by bulletproof Thu Jul 02, 2009 7:04 pm EDT

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    could someone please mention eldrics name again geeez it's been almost 10 seconds now........
  11. bulletproof
    11. Posted by bulletproof Thu Jul 02, 2009 7:14 pm EDT

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    maybe they'll come out with an inflatable eldric doll, then you bandwagonriding god inventing folks can really get your freak on.....lolololol
  12. Michael C
    12. Posted by Michael C Thu Jul 02, 2009 7:22 pm EDT

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    #1 (F1) , (2) Nascar, (3 Jessica Simpson) END OF STORY!!!!!!!!!!
  13. john t
    13. Posted by john t Thu Jul 02, 2009 7:26 pm EDT

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    Tiger's on the prowl!
  14. walking coyote
    14. Posted by walking coyote Thu Jul 02, 2009 7:33 pm EDT

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    Tiger Woods will fade into mediocrity in this tournament -----Too much pressure and he doesnt handle pressure so well anymore---The choking years in a brilliant career are about to happen
  15. truehammer21
    15. Posted by truehammer21 Thu Jul 02, 2009 8:07 pm EDT

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    Rich;
    Clinton records 1/2 stroke for every three taken. With score keeping like that, a scratch golfer would shoot 25 for 18 holes :-)). Gotta love it.
  16. Go Chargers
    16. Posted by Go Chargers Thu Jul 02, 2009 8:42 pm EDT

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    1/2 stroke for every 3 taken, no wonder he had problems with monica
  17. Travis
    17. Posted by Travis Thu Jul 02, 2009 10:24 pm EDT

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    Kim won this affair last year but this is his last 62 for this tear's event . Can play the game but not consistently. Maybe a top ten candidate !!!!!!!!!
  18. SR
    18. Posted by SR Fri Jul 03, 2009 2:24 am EDT

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    there's still 3 rounds to go and tiger is only 2 back.
  19. habsrule
    19. Posted by habsrule Fri Jul 03, 2009 3:44 am EDT

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    tiger wont win the remaining majors,maybe not next year either,to many young stars coming up with more desire.
    cry if you want,but watch what happens.
  20. Go Chargers
    20. Posted by Go Chargers Fri Jul 03, 2009 5:52 am EDT

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    you are hoping or physic ?
  21. dan
    21. Posted by dan Fri Jul 03, 2009 5:53 am EDT

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    tiger just 2 shots back on the first day. well by sunday it's a tiger win over furyk and kim by 2 strokes.
  22. Superman
    22. Posted by Superman Fri Jul 03, 2009 11:05 am EDT

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    Anthony Kim will play better this weekend, his secret "he will open his eyes" watch he will go 20 under!!
    Thankk n have a good weekend
    The Master Blogger
  23. Go Chargers
    23. Posted by Go Chargers Fri Jul 03, 2009 12:49 pm EDT

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    Time for the field to 'choke' Woods is in 1st. LOL
  24. crzyputter
    24. Posted by crzyputter Fri Jul 03, 2009 1:08 pm EDT

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    "Superman"(post 21)... you freaking idiot... why do you have to make such racist remarks! In this "civilized" society...I guess there are still morons out there..
  25. Superman
    25. Posted by Superman Fri Jul 03, 2009 1:33 pm EDT

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    Let me correct your anger crzypotty post #23, No.1, what is civilized in this society,world or this country when people are "stealing money left and right, and the govt. are cheating in vote count, the drug abuse, the crime, the poverty, people loosing their jobs, and the prostitution,tell me what is civilized about that, And if you can't take a joke or the heat, stay out of the kitchen", If you catch my logic, And finally you are the idiot!!, Be careful about the word "civilized society" Give me an example.!!
    THE MASTER BLOGGER

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