“What a clutch approach” – Fans react to Chris Kirk’s winning the 2023 Honda Classic
Chris Kirk emerged victorious at the 2023 Honda Classic after beating Eric Cole in the playoffs. This was Kirk's first PGA Tour victory since 2015.
Nearly 8 years since his last win on TOUR.
@Chris_Kirk_ is back in the winner’s circle @TheHondaClassic 🏆 https://t.co/rLuB3CjRCe
Golf fans were elated with the news and many congratulated the American on social media after his remarkable win at Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Here's a look at some of the reactions from Golf Twitter:
"That was awesome. What a win! Chris Kirk qualifies for API, Players, Masters and PGA Championship with the W today. Love it 🏌🏼♂️"
@PGATOUR @Chris_Kirk_ @TheHondaClassic That was awesome. What a win! Chris Kirk qualifies for API, Players, Masters and PGA Championship with the W today. Love it 🏌🏼♂️
"An absolutely incredible moment and ending to the tourney"
🏻@PGATOUR @Chris_Kirk_ @TheHondaClassic Absolutely incredible moment and ending to the tourney👏🏻
"WOW What a finish"
@PGATOUR @Chris_Kirk_ @TheHondaClassic WOW What a finish 👍
"Nice win. Exciting finish down the stretch"
@PGATOUR @Chris_Kirk_ @TheHondaClassic Nice win. Exciting finish down the stretch
"What a clutch approach 💯"
@PGATOUR @Chris_Kirk_ @TheHondaClassic What a clutch approach 💯
"Compare this weeks field to @livgolf_league PGA is LOOOSING - this is a Korn Ferry Comp this week"
@PGATOUR @Chris_Kirk_ @TheHondaClassic Compare this weeks field to @livgolf_league
PGA is LOOOSING - this is a Korn Ferry Comp this week
"First tournament playoff since the Sanderson Farms in October 2022 and my heart was in my mouth after that playoff hole. Great dramatic day from those two golfers but it’s congratulations to Chris Kirk on getting back in the winner’s circle in 8 years at @TheHondaClassic"
@PGATOUR @Chris_Kirk_ @TheHondaClassic First tournament playoff since the Sanderson Farms in October 2022 and my heart was in my mouth after that playoff hole. Great dramatic day from those two golfers but it’s congratulations to Chris Kirk on getting back in the winner’s circle in 8 years at @TheHondaClassic.
"Congratulations Chris!!! By the grace of GOD you have another 24hrs! Oh yes, and you won the Honda! Life is good on life’s terms!"
@PGATOUR @Chris_Kirk_ @TheHondaClassic Congratulations Chris!!! By the grace of GOD you have another 24hrs! Oh yes, and you won the Honda! Life is good on life’s terms!
"It’s all about gratitude! ODAAT! Awesome victory. Welcome back to the Winners Circle!"
@PGATOUR @Chris_Kirk_ @TheHondaClassic All about the gratitude! ODAAT! Awesome victory. Welcome back to the Winners Circle!
"I heard my neighbor saying it was a weak field. Is this true?"
@PGATOUR @Chris_Kirk_ @TheHondaClassic I heard my neighbor saying it was a weak field. Is this true?
"Happy for him but both players have good stories"
@PGATOUR @Chris_Kirk_ @TheHondaClassic Happy for him but both players have good stories.
"Cole choked. Had 3 chances to win it. Too bad, was pulling for him."
@PGATOUR @Chris_Kirk_ @TheHondaClassic Cole choked. Had 3 chances to win it. Too bad, was pulling for him.
"Man, hell of a finish as well. Both guys struggled at times and came up clutch at times. Made it very entertaining."
@PGATOUR @Chris_Kirk_ @TheHondaClassic Man, hell of a finish as well. Both guys struggled at times and came up clutch at times. Made it very entertaining.
"What an excellent ending for him after that unfortunate Ricochet into the water. The bloke that came 2nd should be immensely proud also as his putting was brilliant for majority of the day"
@PGATOUR @Chris_Kirk_ @TheHondaClassic What an excellent ending for him after that unfortunate Ricochet into the water. The bloke that came 2nd should be immensely proud also as his putting was brilliant for majority of the day
"Was this the secondary tour?? One of the worse fields iv ever seen assembled"
@PGATOUR @Chris_Kirk_ @TheHondaClassic Was this the secondary tour?? One of the worse fields iv ever seen assembled
Chris Kirk wins the Honda Classic, his first PGA Tour win in eight years
Eric Cole and Chris Kirk were pretty close in the fourth round of the Honda Classic at Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. However, Kirk eventually emerged victorious in the playoffs.
Both Cole and Kirk finished 72 holes tied at 14-under 266 with Cole shooting 67 and Kirk shooting 69 on Sunday.
Kirk had a one-shot lead prior to the par-5 18th and his tee shot found the fairway too, but his next shot went into the water, which led to a bogey. Cole did one better and it was time for the playoffs.
For his first PGA Tour win in eight years, Kirk received $1,512,000 and has also qualified to play the Masters again for the first time in seven years. Cole got $915,600 for the runner-up finish.
World No. 380, Tyler Duncan shot the fourth round at 66 and finished in third place with an aggregate of 12-under. Ryan Gerard, who was a Monday qualifier, had a dream run at the Honda Classic as he finished fourth at 10-under, carding the final round of 67.