Name: Chris Kirk returns to winner's circle after journey with sobriety
Uploaded: 2023-02-28T14:31:48.399Z
Duration: 203 s
Description: In 2019, Chris Kirk opened up about his battle with alcoholism and his journey to rehabilitation. After winning The Honda Classic 2023, Kirk is back in the winner's circle, earning his first win since 2015. Kirk reflects on the support he's received from the community, including from fans who have pursued sobriety because of him.

In the final round of the 2025 FedEx St. Jude Championship, Chris Kirk makes birdie on the par-4 18th hole.

Chris Kirk sinks spirited birdie on last to make last grasp at top-50 position at FedEx St. Jude

In the final round of the 2025 FedEx St. Jude Championship, Chris Kirk makes birdie on the par-4 9th hole.

Chris Kirk sinks a 22-foot birdie putt on No. 9 at FedEx St. Jude

In the third round of the 2025 FedEx St. Jude Championship, Chris Kirk makes birdie on the par-5 16th hole.

Chris Kirk makes birdie on No. 16 at FedEx St. Jude

In the third round of the 2025 FedEx St. Jude Championship, Chris Kirk makes birdie on the par-3 11th hole.

Chris Kirk makes birdie on No. 11 at FedEx St. Jude

In the third round of the 2025 FedEx St. Jude Championship, Chris Kirk makes eagle on the par-5 3rd hole.

Chris Kirk sinks long eagle putt at FedEx St. Jude

In the opening round of the 2025 FedEx St. Jude Championship, Chris Kirk makes a 22-foot birdie putt on the par-3 11th hole.

Chris Kirk sinks a 22-foot birdie putt on No. 11 at FedEx St. Jude

In the opening round of the 2025 FedEx St. Jude Championship, Chris Kirk makes a 8-foot birdie putt on the par-4 5th hole.

Chris Kirk makes birdie on No. 5 at FedEx St. Jude

The final round of the 2025 Wyndham Championship had plenty of drama around the FedExCup Playoffs top-70 bubble. Mark Hubbard, Matti Schmid, Davis Thompson and Chris Kirk reflect on their finishes at Sedgefield Country Club.
 

Bubble drama delivers at Wyndham Championship

In the final round of the 2025 Wyndham Championship, Chris Kirk makes birdie on the par-5 5th hole.

Chris Kirk makes birdie on No. 5 at Wyndham

In the final round of the 2025 Wyndham Championship, Chris Kirk makes birdie on the par-4 1st hole.

Chris Kirk gets his Sunday started with birdie looking to move closer in contention at Wyndham

In the third round of the 2025 Wyndham Championship, Chris Kirk makes birdie on the par-4 17th hole.

Chris Kirk makes birdie on No. 17 at Wyndham

In the third round of the 2025 Wyndham Championship, Chris Kirk makes birdie on the par-5 15th hole.

Chris Kirk makes birdie on No. 15 at Wyndham

In the third round of the 2025 Wyndham Championship, Chris Kirk makes birdie on the par-4 13th hole.

Chris Kirk makes birdie on No. 13 at Wyndham

In the second round of the 2025 Wyndham Championship, Chris Kirk makes birdie on the par-4 17th hole.

In the second round of the 2025 Wyndham Championship, Chris Kirk makes a 17-foot birdie putt on the par-4 9th hole.

Chris Kirk makes birdie on No. 9 at Wyndham

In the second round of the 2025 Wyndham Championship, Chris Kirk makes birdie on the par-3 3rd hole.

Chris Kirk makes birdie on No. 3 at Wyndham

In the opening round of the 2025 Wyndham Championship, Chris Kirk makes birdie on the par-5 15th hole.

Chris Kirk two-putts for birdie at Wyndham

In the final round of the 2025 3M Open, Chris Kirk makes birdie on the par-3 8th hole.

Chris Kirk makes birdie on No. 8 at 3M Open

In the final round of the 2025 3M Open, Chris Kirk makes birdie on the par-3 4th hole.

Chris Kirk makes birdie on No. 4 at 3M Open

In the third round of the 2025 3M Open, Chris Kirk makes birdie on the par-3 4th hole.

Chris Kirk nearly aces No. 4 at 3M Open

In the second round of the 2025 3M Open, Chris Kirk makes birdie on the par-5 6th hole.

Chris Kirk makes birdie on No. 6 at 3M Open

In the second round of the 2025 3M Open, Chris Kirk makes birdie on the par-3 13th hole.

Chris Kirk makes birdie on No. 13 at 3M Open

In the final round of the 2025 John Deere Classic, Chris Kirk makes birdie on the par-3 12th hole.

Chris Kirk makes birdie on No. 12 at John Deere

In the final round of the 2025 John Deere Classic, Chris Kirk makes birdie on the par-5 2nd hole.

Chris Kirk makes birdie on No. 2 at John Deere

In the third round of the 2025 John Deere Classic, Chris Kirk makes birdie on the par-4 13th hole.

Chris Kirk makes birdie on No. 13 at John Deere

In the third round of the 2025 John Deere Classic, Chris Kirk makes birdie on the par-5 10th hole.

Chris Kirk makes birdie on No. 10 at John Deere

In the third round of the 2025 John Deere Classic, Chris Kirk makes birdie on the par-3 3rd hole.

Chris Kirk nearly aces No. 3 at John Deere

In the third round of the 2025 John Deere Classic, Chris Kirk makes birdie on the par-5 2nd hole.

In the second round of the 2025 John Deere Classic, Chris Kirk makes birdie on the par-5 17th hole.

Chris Kirk makes birdie on No. 17 at John Deere

In the second round of the 2025 John Deere Classic, Chris Kirk makes birdie on the par-4 8th hole.

Chris Kirk makes birdie on No. 8 at John Deere

In the second round of the 2025 John Deere Classic, Chris Kirk makes birdie on the par-4 6th hole.

Chris Kirk's excellent tee shot leads to birdie at John Deere

In 2019, Chris Kirk opened up about his battle with alcoholism and his journey to rehabilitation. After winning The Honda Classic 2023, Kirk is back in the winner's circle, earning his first win since 2015. Kirk reflects on the support he's received from the community, including from fans who have pursued sobriety because of him.

Chris Kirk returns to winner's circle after journey with sobriety

In the final round of 2025 PGA TOUR Q-School presented by Korn Ferry, A.J. Ewart shot a final round 66 to secure the win by 2-strokes.

A.J. Ewart's stellar play wins PGA TOUR Q-School

In the final round of the 2025 Grant Thornton Invitational, Lauren Coughlin holes a long putt for birdie on the par-4 18th hole to win.

Novak/Coughlin's stellar winning putt for Shot of the Day

In the final round of 2025 PGA TOUR Q-School presented by Korn Ferry, Dylan Wu birdies the first playoff hole to secure the final PGA TOUR card for the 2026 season.

Dylan Wu drains birdie putt to secure TOUR card in playoff at PGA TOUR Q-School

In the final round of the Grant Thornton Invitational, Novak/Coughlin shoot a final round 63 to secure their first title in Naples, Florida.

Lauren Coughlin drains a long birdie to win Grant Thronton

In the final round of the 2025 PGA TOUR Q-School presented by Korn Ferry, Matt Atkins makes birdie on the par-4 17th hole.

Matt Atkins makes birdie on No. 17 at PGA TOUR Q-School

In the final round of the 2025 Grant Thornton Invitational, Andrew Novak makes birdie on the par-5 17th alongside partner Lauren Coughlin in Modified Four-ball. 

Andrew Novak rolls in birdie at Grant Thornton

In the final round of the 2025 PGA TOUR Q-School presented by Korn Ferry, A.J. Ewart makes birdie on the par-5 16th hole.

A.J. Ewart makes birdie on No. 16 at PGA TOUR Q-School

In the final round of the 2025 PGA TOUR Q-School presented by Korn Ferry, Marcelo Rozo makes birdie on the par-4 15th hole.

Marcelo Rozo makes birdie on No. 15 at PGA TOUR Q-School

In the final round of the 2025 PGA TOUR Q-School presented by Korn Ferry, Matt Atkins makes birdie on the par-5 16th hole.

Matt Atkins makes birdie on No. 16 at PGA TOUR Q-School

In the final round of the 2025 PGA TOUR Q-School presented by Korn Ferry, Alejandro Tosti makes eagle on the par-5 16th hole.

Alejandro Tosti makes eagle putt on No. 16 at PGA TOUR Q-School

In the final round of the 2025 Grant Thornton Invitational, Andrew Novak makes birdie on the par-4 15th alongside partner Lauren Coughlin in Modified Four-ball. 


Andrew Novak hits approach tight, makes birdie at Grant Thornton

In the final round of the 2025 PGA TOUR Q-School presented by Korn Ferry, Marcelo Rozo makes birdie on the par-3 14th hole.

Marcelo Rozo makes birdie on No. 14 at PGA TOUR Q-School

In the final round of the 2025 PGA TOUR Q-School presented by Korn Ferry, A.J. Ewart makes birdie on the par-3 14th hole.

A.J. Ewart makes birdie on No. 14 at PGA TOUR Q-School

In the final round of the 2025 PGA TOUR Q-School presented by Korn Ferry, Adam Svensson makes birdie on the par-5 16th hole.

Adam Svensson makes birdie on No. 16 at PGA TOUR Q-School

In the final round of the 2025 PGA TOUR Q-School presented by Korn Ferry, Dylan Wu makes eagle on the par-5 16th hole.

Dylan Wu makes eagle on No. 16 at PGA TOUR Q-School

In the final round of the 2025 PGA TOUR Q-School presented by Korn Ferry, A.J. Ewart makes birdie on the par-4 13th hole.

A.J. Ewart makes birdie on No. 13 at PGA TOUR Q-School

During the final round of the 2025 PGA TOUR Q-School presented by Korn Ferry, leader Ben Kohles accidentally moves his golf ball during a rules situation on the par-4 eighth hole. Kohles was given a one-stroke penalty and ended up making a double-bogey 6.

Q-School leader Ben Kohles penalized after accidentally moving ball

In the final round of the 2025 PGA TOUR Q-School presented by Korn Ferry, Camilo Villegas makes birdie on the par-4 17th hole.

Chris Kirk returns to winner's circle after journey with sobriety

A.J. Ewart's stellar play wins PGA TOUR Q-School

Novak/Coughlin's stellar winning putt for Shot of the Day

Dylan Wu drains birdie putt to secure TOUR card in playoff at PGA TOUR Q-School

Lauren Coughlin drains a long birdie to win Grant Thronton

Matt Atkins makes birdie on No. 17 at PGA TOUR Q-School

Andrew Novak rolls in birdie at Grant Thornton

A.J. Ewart makes birdie on No. 16 at PGA TOUR Q-School

Marcelo Rozo makes birdie on No. 15 at PGA TOUR Q-School

Matt Atkins makes birdie on No. 16 at PGA TOUR Q-School

Alejandro Tosti makes eagle putt on No. 16 at PGA TOUR Q-School

Andrew Novak hits approach tight, makes birdie at Grant Thornton

Marcelo Rozo makes birdie on No. 14 at PGA TOUR Q-School

A.J. Ewart makes birdie on No. 14 at PGA TOUR Q-School

Adam Svensson makes birdie on No. 16 at PGA TOUR Q-School

Dylan Wu makes eagle on No. 16 at PGA TOUR Q-School

A.J. Ewart makes birdie on No. 13 at PGA TOUR Q-School

Q-School leader Ben Kohles penalized after accidentally moving ball

Camilo Villegas makes birdie on No. 17 at PGA TOUR Q-School

Chris Kirk sinks spirited birdie on last to make last grasp at top-50 position at FedEx St. Jude

Chris Kirk sinks a 22-foot birdie putt on No. 9 at FedEx St. Jude

Chris Kirk makes birdie on No. 16 at FedEx St. Jude

Chris Kirk makes birdie on No. 11 at FedEx St. Jude

Chris Kirk sinks long eagle putt at FedEx St. Jude

Chris Kirk sinks a 22-foot birdie putt on No. 11 at FedEx St. Jude

Chris Kirk makes birdie on No. 5 at FedEx St. Jude

Bubble drama delivers at Wyndham Championship

Chris Kirk makes birdie on No. 5 at Wyndham

Chris Kirk gets his Sunday started with birdie looking to move closer in contention at Wyndham

Chris Kirk makes birdie on No. 17 at Wyndham

Chris Kirk makes birdie on No. 15 at Wyndham

Chris Kirk makes birdie on No. 13 at Wyndham

Chris Kirk makes birdie on No. 17 at Wyndham

Chris Kirk makes birdie on No. 9 at Wyndham

Chris Kirk makes birdie on No. 3 at Wyndham

Chris Kirk two-putts for birdie at Wyndham

Chris Kirk makes birdie on No. 8 at 3M Open

Chris Kirk makes birdie on No. 4 at 3M Open

Chris Kirk nearly aces No. 4 at 3M Open

Chris Kirk makes birdie on No. 6 at 3M Open

Chris Kirk makes birdie on No. 13 at 3M Open

Chris Kirk makes birdie on No. 12 at John Deere

Chris Kirk makes birdie on No. 2 at John Deere

Chris Kirk makes birdie on No. 13 at John Deere

Chris Kirk makes birdie on No. 10 at John Deere

Chris Kirk nearly aces No. 3 at John Deere

Chris Kirk makes birdie on No. 2 at John Deere

Chris Kirk makes birdie on No. 17 at John Deere

Chris Kirk makes birdie on No. 8 at John Deere

Chris Kirk's excellent tee shot leads to birdie at John Deere