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My Round – with Anthony Kim
Seoul, Korea, 12 April 2010 - In the final part of a series of quick-fire interviews with some of the leading players who will be appearing at the forthcoming Ballantine’s Championship in Korea, ANTHONY KIM unwinds with a glass of Ballantine’s in the clubhouse bar.
What’s your favourite golf course?
Every course I win on.
Which player do you most admire?
Tiger Woods.
What’s the best shot you’ve ever hit?
My approach shot on the par-four 12th in the third round of the Houston Open earlier this month. I’d pulled my drive and left myself with a lot to do – a tough shot in from an awkward stance with a pond on the other side of the green, but I took a wedge and hit it to within a foot for birdie. I told my caddie, “If I don’t hit this perfectly, it’s going to go 50 yards in the water.”
Do you get nervous?
Absolutely!
What’s your most treasured possession?
My dog, Rocky.
Who or what makes you laugh?
My friends.
What would you be doing if you weren’t a professional golfer?
Really tough question! I honestly can’t say.
When was the last time you shouted at the TV?
About five minutes ago!
What are you good at that people may not know?
Eating!
What’s your favourite song?
I don’t really have one.
If you’re in a club or at a party, do you dance?
Not really.
What’s your favourite movie?
The Hangover – it’s absolutely hilarious.
How do you relax after a round?
I like to watch reality TV.
Ballantine’s likes to “Leave an impression” – do you hope to do this in Korea?
Yes, for sure. My Korean heritage is very important to me and I always feel fortunate to visit Korea.
What would you like written on your gravestone?
That I helped change other people’s lives in a positive way.
Anthony Kim, winner of three PGA Tour titles, including the recent Houston Open, and third place finisher in last week’s Masters, will be competing in the €2.2 million Ballantine’s Championship at Pinx Golf Club, Jeju Island, Korea, from 22-25 April 2010.
About Ballantine’s
Korea’s favourite Scotch, Ballantine’s, is also the No.1 Scotch whisky range across the Asia Pacific region (17 years old and above – IWSR) and the No.2 Scotch whisky brand in the world. Ballantine’s has won over 60 trophies and medals at international competitions in the past 10 years for quality, as a result of its unique richness of character and perfect balance. The range, from Ballantine’s Finest to the iconic 30 Year Old, is the most extensive in the world and is maintained by the latest in a tradition of master blenders that dates back to 1827.
Ballantine’s is the title sponsor of the Ballantine’s Championship and an official sponsor of both the Omega Mission Hills World Cup in China and the Barclay’s Scottish Open held in Loch Lomond, Scotland.
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Released on behalf of the Ballantine’s Championship by Two Up Front – Asia’s sports PR specialists.