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Kelly Tilghman

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Golfer

The Resume

    (August 6, 1969- )
    Born in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
    Professional golfer (1992-96)
    Broadcaster for The Golf Channel

Why she might be annoying:

    She said in order to beat Tiger Woods, other golfers would have to 'lynch him in a back alley.'
    Her comment ignited a media firestorm.
    Reverend Al Sharpton called for her to be fired from the Golf Channel.
    The Golf Channel suspended her for two weeks for her comment.
    Golfweek magazine controversially featured a noose on their cover when covering her story.

Why she might not be annoying:

    She apologized repeatedly to Tiger Woods for her comment.
    Tiger Woods accepted her apology, as the two were reportedly friends.
    She attended Duke University.
    Her lynching comment started a healthy national dialogue on race issues in the United States.
    She was the first female broadcaster to cover the PGA for the Golf Channel.

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Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 25 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 16 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 19 Votes: 63.16% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 3 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 22 Votes: 72.73% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 8 Votes: 37.50% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 12 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 11 Votes: 36.36% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 18 Votes: 55.56% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 67 Votes: 50.75% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 126 Votes: 52.38% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 82 Votes: 47.56% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 104 Votes: 44.23% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 92 Votes: 46.74% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 395 Votes: 34.43% Annoying