For Rory McIlroy, the 2025 season has been nothing but a blessing. The Northern Irishman not only won two events (AT&T and The PLAYERS) before the Masters for the first time in his career, but he also became the 6th golfer in history to ever win a career Grand Slam. Having faced immense pressure to do so for 11 years, a tearful McIlroy couldn’t help but ask after the Masters: “What are we all going to talk about next year?!” But, hey, just because it’s going great for Rory McIlroy doesn’t mean it’s great for others as well, especially former PGA Tour winner, Smylie Kaufman, after McIlroy’s social media update.
Born in 1991, Kaufman officially began his golf career by turning professional in 2014 and joined the Tour in 2016. However, the sport hasn’t been very promising to Smylie Kaufman. For one thing, in his 93 starts, Kaufman has only won once at the 2015 Shriners Hospitals for Children Open. Despite that, Kaufman has a very interesting anecdote to share with the public, especially after this major Rory McIlroy update.
After making it onto the elusive list of career Grand Slam winners, next to big names like Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus, a proud Rory McIlroy updated his social media bios from, “I hit a little white ball around a field sometimes” to: “Grand Slam winner.” Smylie Kaufman, who has participated in all four major events, couldn’t help but repost Golf.com writer Claire Rogers ‘ post and say: “I’m changing mine to ‘Grand Slam participant”. Thanks to his win at the 2015 Shriners Hospitals for Children Open, he made his way into the 2016 Masters and PGA Championship.
I’m changing mine to “Grand Slam participant”. https://t.co/krEb5bJOdr
— Smylie Kaufman (@SmylieKaufman10) April 15, 2025
Golf fans cannot help but join in on the fun with Smylie Kaufman
The first fan couldn’t help but take a ‘dig’ at themselves like Smylie Kaufman did by saying, “Then I’m changing mine to Grand Slam Spectator.” And that is something we can all relate to. Did you know this year a staggering 12.7 million people watched the Masters final? In fact, according to CBS Sports, the viewership peaked at 19.5M during the 7-7:15 p.m. (ET). So, we all watched! Kaufman couldn’t help but reply, “Might also do the same ”.”
One of the golf fans tried to uplift the popular reporter’s spirit by reminding him of something by saying, “I know he’s joking but it actually is insanely impressive to have played in all 4 majors.” Looking at Kaufman’s portfolio, you have to give him a little nod. Although he missed the cut in three of the majors in 2016, he finished T29 at the 2016 Masters!
Another fan took a hilarious jibe at themselves and replied, “Still impressive, the closest I’ll ever be to the grand slam is hungover at 9am in a Denny’s.” Honestly, a lot of fans can relate to that!
A fan decided to comment on Rory McIlroy’s bio change and said, “Biggest “I’m Him” moment since Luka in the bubble against the Clippers.” Let us add some context to this 2020 basketball event. In the first round of the playoffs against the Los Angeles Clippers, the Dallas Mavericks found themselves down 2-1. In Game 4, Luka Doncic emerged as the hero for the Mavs. Leading the team with 36 points, he scored half of Dallas’ points in OT, securing a win and tying the series 2-2. Rory McIlroy did something similar (for himself), 72-66-66-73-3 (playoff).
Lastly, a fan replied to McIlroy’s update by “changing my name to “grand slam tracker.” Well, aside from McIlroy, Woods, Nicklaus, Gene Sarazen, Gary Player, and Ben Hogan have finished the career Grand Slam. Indeed, we are keeping a record!
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