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Kevin Kisner critiques Muirfield Village's 16th hole to Jack Nicklaus

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Last updated Jun 2, 2026

Kevin Kisner critiques Muirfield Village's 16th hole to Jack Nicklaus

Summary

Kevin Kisner spoke candidly about his dislike for the 16th hole at Muirfield Village during the Memorial Tournament Q&A with Jack Nicklaus. Kisner described the hole as poorly designed, explaining he struggles to hold the green even with perfect shots. Nicklaus responded by suggesting Kisner needs to hit the ball higher. Kisner's comments come ahead of this year’s Memorial Tournament, where many top golfers will compete. The 16th hole has undergone changes since Kisner's initial critique around 2016.

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Key Details

•Kevin Kisner expressed disdain for Muirfield Village's 16th hole.
•He criticized its design during a Q&A session with Jack Nicklaus.
•Nicklaus suggested Kisner should hit the ball higher to manage the hole.
•The Memorial Tournament features many of golf's top players.
•Changes have been made to the hole since Kisner's initial comments in 2016.

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Kevin Kisner has revealed how Jack Nicklaus responded when he told him that he hated one hole at Muirfield Village ahead of the Memorial Tournament one year. Jack’s Place hosts one of the most significant events of the season on the PGA Tour.
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