Who Is Anthony Kim's Wife, Emily Kim? Meet Their Child As He Wins LIV Golf Adelaide 2026

American professional golfer, Anthony Kim completed a historic professional comeback by winning the LIV Golf Adelaide on February 15, 2026. With this victory, he ended his almost 16-year medal drought. His fans are thrilled at his stellar comeback, clinching his first victory crown in 5,795 days. Anthony's last professional win was at the 2010 Shell Houston Open. With his latest performance at Adelaide, he proved that he's still got it in his 40s and is still as much of a threat to his fellow competitors. Amid the buzz around his win, here's a look at the person who believed in him throughout, his wife, Emily Kim.

Who is Anthony Kim's wife, Emily Kim?

Emily Kim (reported maiden name Emily Stanley) is the wife of popular golfer, Anthony Kim. She is widely credited by both her husband and LIV Golf CEO, Greg Norman, as the primary catalyst for Anthony's return to professional golf in 2024 after a 12-year-long hiatus. Emily maintains a relatively low profile and quietly supports her husband, Anthony, in all his personal and professional endeavours. She has kept her Instagram private, with just over 600 of her known people being allowed to see her posts. She often shares joint family posts with Anthony, showcasing their candid moments with their little one.

Emily Kim supported Anthony Kim in his journey to sobriety

Anthony Kim credits his wife, Emily Kim, and their child as the primary reasons he was able to "turn his life around" by achieving sobriety and regaining his lost spirit for golf. Kim, who recently celebrated three years of sobriety in February 2026, has openly described his previous life as a "dark hole" marked by addiction to drugs and alcohol. Initially hesitant to return to professional play, Kim was convinced by Emily to join LIV Golf in 2024. She emphasised that it was a good opportunity to provide for their family and cultivate his interest. In June 2025, while sharing a birthday reel made for him by his wife, Anthony wrote:

"Hated birthdays but over 2yrs sober w my love Bella & Emily & I am finally clear enuf 2 have purpose. Thank u god, sobriety & every1 that supports us. SOBER is DOPE."

Emily has been a constant presence at Anthony's tournaments, including his 2024 debut in Jeddah and his emotional February 2025 victory at LIV Golf Adelaide, where she and their child celebrated with him on the 18th green. Emily's presence at his tournaments is a regular sight, and she is also often spotted on his practice range. Anthony stated that his family gave him a renewed purpose and helped him overcome past struggles with addiction and mental health.

Emily Kim's witty tactic to get Anthony Kim back on the golf track

Emily Kim reignited Anthony Kim's interest in golf by asking him to teach her to play. Instead of focusing on his professional career, she expressed a personal desire to learn, leading the couple to play casual rounds together two to four times a week. Anthony noted that he first began to believe he could compete again while hitting balls with Emily's clubs, which featured pink grips. Emily further convinced him to return by emphasising the opportunity to set an example for their little one.

The strategy proved successful, as Anthony Kim returned to professional golf in 2024 after a 12-year hiatus. Most recently, on February 12, 2026, he officially joined Dustin Johnson's 4Aces GC as a full team member for the remainder of the 2026 LIV Golf season. Former LIV Golf CEO, Greg Norman described Anthony's comeback as a shared journey, noting that Emily's interest gave Anthony a "safe haven" and a way to find happiness in the game that had previously been a source of immense pressure for him.

Inside Emily Kim and Anthony Kim's marriage and childbirth

Professional golfer Anthony Kim and his wife Emily Kim (possibly née Stanley) are married and have one child, their beloved daughter, Bella Kim. While the exact date and location of their wedding have not been shared publicly, the couple has been reportedly together for a long time. Anthony Kim has largely kept his private life out of the public eye; however, he occasionally shares glimpses of the two beautiful women in his life on Instagram. Bella was born nearly three months early, in December 2021 and is four years old as of February 2026. Anthony has spoken emotionally about her strength, calling her a "fighter" and stating that becoming a father gave him "self-worth" and a sense of duty he had never felt before.

More about Anthony Kim

Anthony Kim, once one of golf's brightest stars, has recently completed one of the most significant comebacks in sports history by winning LIV Golf Adelaide 2026. Anthony turned pro in 2006; won three PGA Tour events (2008 Wachovia, 2008 AT&T National, 2010 Houston Open) and reached a career-high world ranking of No. 6 in 2008. Anthony's rapidly rising career suffered a major setback when he had to withdraw from the Wells Fargo Championship in May 2012 due to an Achilles injury. He subsequently disappeared from the public eye for 12 years, battling multiple surgeries (spinal fusion, shoulder, and hand) and addiction.

Nevertheless, Anthony has a decorated career, making him one of the legends of the field. The 40-year-old holds the record for the most birdies in a single round at The Masters, carding 11 birdies during the second round in 2009. Anthony's best major finish is his third-place finish at the 2010 Masters. He is also one of only five players in 30 years to win three PGA Tour titles before age 25, joining the likes of Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson. 

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