PGA Tour pro offers mature response after his truly disastrous 13-shot hole

William Mouw turned pro in 2023, but the young golfer really had his "welcome to the PGA Tour" moment this weekend during The American Express after a viral blow-up hole.

Golf is a sport that's proven any player can go from masssive highs to lows and vice versa in the blink of an eye, and that sentiment couldn't be more true after Mouw suffered the wrath of the par-5 16th hole at PGA West's Stadium Course.

🚨 Warning: Hard to watch 🚨

William Mouw today suffered through a horrifying 13 today on the 16th hole.

The PGA Tour rookie simply couldn’t conquer San Andreas Fault, one of the most unique and punishing holes in golf.

It’s worth watching every shot.pic.twitter.com/tmasmlNXlf
— Rick Golfs (@Top100Rick) January 18, 2025

Mouw was two-under par heading into the hole before he simply lost his way and registered a 13 on the hole, eight strokes over par. It was a tough hole to watch for viewers, especially considering Mauw ended up hitting five shots from the massive left side bunker that lined the golf green.

Despite the devastating blow, which made it nearly impossible for Mouw to make the cut, the 24 year old had a rational perspective on everything that transpired.

PGA Tour rookie William Mouw spoke to PGA Tour dot com a day after his 13:

“Golf is a lot like life, man. ... It’s not about dwelling on adversity. It’s how can you turn your adversity into positivity and use that to fuel you to get better and look at the bigger picture.” pic.twitter.com/KVhjAzPsx2
— Golf Central (@GolfCentral) January 19, 2025

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