In his recent column at PGAtour.com John Maginnes assesses the talent pool in the golfing field, raising the question of who will challenge Tiger Woods. Arguing that there is a “maturation process in golf at the highest level”, Maginnes concludes that it is not a single individual of apt status and caliber that Tiger faces. Rather he foresees a “progression” towards that maturity among several young players.
One such contender in this new generation is Anthony Kim, a Korean American. Anthony already has two PGA wins in his roster, including last year’s AT&T National. But apparently, Tiger is back; he takes the prize and Anthony lands at runner-up slot in this year’s AT&T National. Still, this year’s competition brings twenty four year old Anthony closer to the path of such progression.
While it may take a while for one solid contender to emerge, it is interesting that to note that it is master himself who has inspired this new breed of golfers destined to succeed the master. “In grade school and high school they watched him dominate the 1997 Masters and said, ‘I want to be just like him.’” Be patient but hold your head high, Anthony!
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