Kiffin Trolls Freeze After Golding Golf Video Surfaces

LSU coach Lane Kiffin pokes fun at Ole Miss coaches Pete Golding and Hugh Freeze's golf swings.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 3:27pm

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A fractured, cubist-style painting depicting the motion of a golf swing, with sharp geometric shapes and vibrant colors representing the dynamic energy of the sport.The playful rivalry between LSU's Lane Kiffin and Ole Miss' Pete Golding is on full display as their coaching careers continue to intertwine.Baton Rouge Today

LSU head coach Lane Kiffin couldn't resist taking a friendly jab at Ole Miss head coach Pete Golding and former Auburn head coach Hugh Freeze after a video surfaced of Golding hitting a tee shot during the Masters Par 3 Contest. Kiffin compared Golding's swing to Freeze's, who was known for his love of golf during his coaching days.

Why it matters

The three coaches - Kiffin, Golding, and Freeze - have all had ties to Ole Miss, adding an extra layer of intrigue to their playful back-and-forth. With Golding now leading the Rebels and Kiffin's LSU squad set to face Ole Miss in a highly anticipated Week 3 matchup, the banter between the former colleagues is sure to continue.

The details

In the video, Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss was also seen participating in the Masters Par 3 Contest alongside Golding. Kiffin quickly took to social media, comparing Golding's swing to that of Freeze, who was known for his love of golf during his coaching days. Freeze, who was let go by Auburn last season, is a 7.6 handicap and was notorious for prioritizing golf over coaching at times.

  • On Wednesday, April 9, 2026, Pete Golding was filmed hitting a tee shot during the Masters Par 3 Contest.
  • On Thursday, April 10, 2026, Lane Kiffin posted a tweet comparing Golding's golf swing to that of Hugh Freeze.

The players

Lane Kiffin

The current head coach of the LSU Tigers football team.

Pete Golding

The current head coach of the Ole Miss Rebels football team, who previously served as Lane Kiffin's defensive coordinator from 2023-2025.

Hugh Freeze

The former head coach of the Auburn Tigers football team, who was known for his love of golf during his coaching days.

Trinidad Chambliss

The starting quarterback for the Ole Miss Rebels football team.

Sam Leavitt

The transfer quarterback who will be leading the LSU Tigers football team in the 2026 season.

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What they’re saying

“Looking just like @CoachHughFreeze buddy. Great swing @CoachGolding.”

— Lane Kiffin, Head Coach, LSU Tigers

What’s next

LSU and Ole Miss are scheduled to face off in a highly anticipated Week 3 matchup of the 2026 college football season, which will be a key early-season showdown in the SEC.

The takeaway

The playful banter between Kiffin, Golding, and Freeze highlights the unique relationships and history between the three coaches, all of whom have ties to Ole Miss. As Golding looks to lead the Rebels to continued success and Kiffin aims to return LSU to the College Football Playoff, their ongoing rivalry is sure to add extra intrigue to the upcoming season.