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June 20, 2026
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VIDEO: An Alligator Eats A Big Ol’ Snake At PGA Championship

by Emily Kay
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2012 PGA Championship: Tiger Woods, Vijay Singh Tied For Lead At Kiawah
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As Scott Murray of The Guardian noted on Thursday, Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, and John Daly were just some of the big-name golfers who put on a show in the opening round of the PGA Championship.

But perhaps the most dramatic moment occurred in one of Kiawah Island’s Ocean Course’s water hazards. Spoiler alert: the snake (which was definitely harmed during the making of this video) did not make the cut. Viewer discretion is advised.


(Golf clap for Geoff Shackleford for the tip)

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