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PGA Tour Player Going Viral For Comment on The Kardashians

Originally posted on Men's Journal | By Matt Hladik | Last updated May 13, 2025 10:47 AM ET

The Kardashian family and the world of golf rarely intermingle, but ahead of this week's PGA Championship, one golfer thought to bring the two together.

Quail Hollow in North Carolina is the site of this year's PGA Championship, the second major tournament on the annual calendar. The 64-year-old course, which previously hosted the PGA Championship in 2017, is known for its aesthetic beauty and first-rate appearance, but some think it lacks some of the nooks and crannies of more challenging major courses.

On Tuesday, Gabby Herzig of The Athletic produced a feature story on Quail Hollow, detailing the dichotomy in how the facility is perceived by golfers, fans and course architecture aficionados.

The first quote of Herzig's piece features a longtime pro comparing the course to America's "First Family of Reality TV."

“I guess I would say Quail Hollow is like a Kardashian,” said Hunter Mahan, who has won six times on the PGA Tour and posted top 10 finishes in all four major tournaments. “It’s very modern, beautiful and well-kept. But it lacks a soul or character.”

Ouch. Look, when you're in the spotlight as much as the Kardashians are, you're used to taking jabs from everywhere, but we're thinking this is the first time a 42-year-old golfer threw one out.

As far as past Kardashian/golf crossovers go, right before the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Kim, Khloe and their mother Kris Jenner hit the course together to mixed results. In 2023, Kim and her sisters Kylie and Kendall Jenner also had some fun at an indoor facility.

Also, back in 2021, Kim said her mother surprised the entire family with golf clubs for Easter, which she took out on at least one lesson

"And just like that I’m a golfer! ‍♀️ well one lesson in is a start! My mom surprised the whole fam w golf clubs for Easter. Thanks mom!" she wrote on Instagram.

The 2025 PGA Championship will get underway Thursday morning.

This article first appeared on Men's Journal and was syndicated with permission.

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