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Q. What's the difference between Anthony Kim and John Daly?

A. John Daly wasn't invited to the Presidents Cup.

At least, that's the assessment of Robert Allenby. (The comparison, that is. It's a pretty well-documented fact that Daly wasn't invited to the Presidents Cup.)

Allenby, fresh off a 5-and-3 drubbing at Kim's hands on Sunday, lashed out at Kim's alleged nighttime habits:  "Maybe we should all take the theory of Anthony Kim," he said. "Get home at 4 o'clock (in the morning) and then go shoot 6 under."

Sour grapes? Probably. But oh, he didn't stop there: "Ask his playing partners. Ask his team. He is the loosest cannon in that team." Allenby further called Kim the "current John Daly," which is not fair at all, because Kim hasn't even come close to eating a live cow on the hoof.

Kim, who's admittedly enjoyed the nightlife in the past, stressed that this week he was absolutely well-behaved, and that he was actually in his room when he was alleged to have been out on the town. (Still, Golfweek notes that one U.S. team member said that Kim was asked to leave a team function because he was not "presentable.")

Allenby has a history of making outlandish statements and not much caring whether he upsets anybody; earlier this year he swore off golf in Australia because he was ticked about how the country and its fans treated him. (And he's a native!)

Wherever the truth lies, let's take a step back and realize what we're talking about here -- two grown men bickering over whether one went out and tipped back a few too many. Seriously. And they say golf's a prissy sport.

Allenby rips Kim as U.S.'s 'loosest cannon' [Golfweek]

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  1. Ron H
    1. Posted by Ron H Mon Oct 12, 2009 4:56 pm EDT

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    I think that Allenby is tired of watching everyone else putt better then he can, and who can blame him,
    he's really a poor putter.
  2. Phil M
    2. Posted by Phil M Mon Oct 12, 2009 5:01 pm EDT

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    Allenby, just be happy he wasn't at 100%, you may have gotten whipped by that much more.
    How are you going to bag on a guy that just whipped you? Is Allenby the Aussie version of massengil?
  3. LongTrans
    3. Posted by LongTrans Mon Oct 12, 2009 5:06 pm EDT

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    When do you know you stayed out too late? When you wake up and the ice in your drink from the night before hasn't melted yet, (this, according to Lee Trevino). Some of the best golfers in the world tipped more than a few back. If Allenby had any smarts, he would have kept his mouth shut. Kim has game. Maybe if Allenby would have a few drinks himself he would loosen up some and quit being such a pompous ass, not to mention a sore loser. Go U.S.! Way to retain the cup!
  4. LongTrans
    4. Posted by LongTrans Mon Oct 12, 2009 5:25 pm EDT

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    Oh, and to answer your question, about 200 pounds and several million dollars. Guess who has which.
  5. Mel W
    5. Posted by Mel W Mon Oct 12, 2009 6:03 pm EDT

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    So... is Allenby saying that he got beat by somone who isn't 100%? So, if Kim was 100%... then what. His butt would've been beaten after the 10th hole? Just stop being a SORE-@$$ looser! Learn to putt and maybe take lessons from Ishikawa and Clark.
  6. B
    6. Posted by B Mon Oct 12, 2009 6:04 pm EDT

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    Oh come on. Allenby needs to take his likin' like a man, even if it was from a kid.
  7. Mel W
    7. Posted by Mel W Mon Oct 12, 2009 6:05 pm EDT

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    So... is Allenby saying that he got beat by somone who isn't 100%... So, if Kim was 100%... then what? His butt would've been beaten after the 10th hole. Just stop being a SORE@$$ looser! Learn to putt and maybe take lessons from Ishikawa and Clark.
  8. mertv
    8. Posted by mertv Mon Oct 12, 2009 7:56 pm EDT

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    Saturday morning matches at the president cup once again tiger
  9. Ben D
    9. Posted by Ben D Mon Oct 12, 2009 8:47 pm EDT

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    as a senior golfer, no putting well equals no winnie. quit whining. get some putting lessons and maybe you can improve your game.you can hit the driver 300 plus yards but if you dont have a good game around the greens , game over
  10. Mike P
    10. Posted by Mike P Mon Oct 12, 2009 9:29 pm EDT

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    If Kim was out until 4AM it just shows how bad of a golfer Allenby really is, because he was spanked just like the rest of the International team . Until Allenby wins something he needs to just shut up and play golf.
  11. skidrowdan
    11. Posted by skidrowdan Mon Oct 12, 2009 9:31 pm EDT

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    Kim needs to grow up. He had a little attitude at the presser Sunday. I think some players are gonna "keep their distance" for a while. Funny, 'cause when he first came on Tour he was cocky and not well received. He toned his act down since but it seems to have reared its ugly head. Money changes everything.
  12. Ricky
    12. Posted by Ricky Tue Oct 13, 2009 12:29 am EDT

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    Is there a more homely Asian guy in the limelight than AK?
  13. T Stewart
    13. Posted by T Stewart Tue Oct 13, 2009 3:03 am EDT

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    Long live Walter Hagen in the minds of others, lol.
  14. Kelly G
    14. Posted by Kelly G Tue Oct 13, 2009 5:50 am EDT

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    Are you the same people who just a few weeks agao, were criticizing AK for being a jerk and not taking golf seriously? Now your on Allenby because he spoke up...ever take into consideration he may know more about Kim than we do?
  15. Wayne M
    15. Posted by Wayne M Tue Oct 13, 2009 7:24 am EDT

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    I think the question is why Allenby is so disturbed by it. Freddy is the one who would have reason to be upset. There's nothing wrong with AK, if he is staying out late and that impacts his performance, that is his situatin to deal with. Seems to be old Robert has a bone to pick with AK. Nothing like a little rivelry, is there?
  16. matt m
    16. Posted by matt m Tue Oct 13, 2009 8:18 am EDT

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    wait wait wait, if daly was invited at all, he woud be worse than ak, so smoking on the course and reaking of hooters wings is a better alternative eh? sore losers never prosper,
  17. J
    17. Posted by J Tue Oct 13, 2009 8:50 am EDT

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    Stories of AK partying at rave clubs is NOT good news. Stories of home parties until 7AM is NOT good news. I seriously hope the boy is not doing party drugs like ecstasy, etc.
  18. richard
    18. Posted by richard Tue Oct 13, 2009 10:30 am EDT

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    Mr Allenby, You are a PUTZ.
  19. Vito Puzzo
    19. Posted by Vito Puzzo Tue Oct 13, 2009 10:48 am EDT

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    I'm still waiting for A. Kim to step up and compete with Eldrick on a consistent, if not weekly, basis. I'm not into hype and golf is still a fun recreation, so let's not bicker.
  20. Brian C
    20. Posted by Brian C Tue Oct 13, 2009 11:54 am EDT

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    Maybe Allenby thinks alcohol is a performance enhancing drug!
  21. 7ft Moose
    21. Posted by 7ft Moose Tue Oct 13, 2009 12:16 pm EDT

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    Who won the match, again? And since when has tipping a few and staying out late been against the rules of golf? Sure AK needs to focus to stay at the level he is capable of but give the "young man" a break. As for Allenby, get over it. You were whooped by a better player, at least on that day in that match.
  22. ScottF
    22. Posted by ScottF Tue Oct 13, 2009 12:48 pm EDT

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    What good does it do to criticize the other players? Only brings attention to yourself. I'll buy him a drink if that is what he wants!
  23. Kyaw Y
    23. Posted by Kyaw Y Tue Oct 13, 2009 1:14 pm EDT

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    SUCK IT UP......Looser Allenby. If you could not beat a kid who partied all night and just had 5 hours of sleep, if I were you (which I don't want to), I would just shut my mouth. YOU LOST!!!! DID YOU GET IT?????? Go and practice more.
  24. mark
    24. Posted by mark Tue Oct 13, 2009 1:53 pm EDT

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    I can't believe the cheek of Allenby! He got crushed mainly because he played such lousy golf. Obviously I wasnt there to watch every shot, but from what was shown on the live telecast, Allenby's putting was poor, outdone only by his chipping which was abyssmal. He was chipping to 20-40 feet from around the green! Even if one tried to argue that the rough was tough, nobody on either team came close to plumbing such depths.

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