He made Masters history with the most birdies in one round at Augusta National but he’s not been invited back in 14 years

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The Masters Tournament is now less than two weeks away, so excitement is building ahead of many golf fans’ favourite event of the year.

Besides the incredible aesthetics of Augusta National, what makes it such an interesting watch is the challenge it provides the best players in the world.

The winning score tends to be around 10 under par, which is much lower than at most tournaments on the PGA Tour.

However, one man dealt with Augusta like no other in his record-breaking round at the Masters over a decade ago.

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Anthony Kim holds record for most birdies in Masters round

Anthony Kim now plays on LIV Golf after taking an unexpected 12-year absence from professional golf in the prime years of his career.

Kim was an exceptional young talent who won three PGA Tour events and climbed to sixth in the world rankings before leaving the sport.

But perhaps the most impressive feat of the American’s career was breaking one Masters record, which he still holds today.

Kim made more birdies (11) on Friday at the 2009 Masters than any other player has in one round in the tournament’s history.

The previous record was held by Nick Price, who made 10 birdies in his third round 63 in 1986. This is also the lowest round ever at the Masters.

Unfortunately, Kim’s remarkable performance included multiple bogeys, as he recorded a seven-under 65, and he finished the tournament in 20th.

He came third next time, in 2010, before he missed the cut in 2011, and has not been invited to participate in the Masters in the 14 years since then.

Anthony Kim’s LIV Golf move hasn’t worked out

Kim was always going to be rusty after returning from such a long absence, but it’s quite concerning that he’s still not scored a single point on LIV Golf.

He played in 11 events in the 2024 season, and his best finish was 36th at Greenbrier – his only time inside the top 40.

Anthony Kim’s 2025 LIV Golf season

The 2025 campaign has not gone any better for the 39-year-old, who has failed to get off the mark in four tournaments so far.