Biography:

Katie Kearney, now known as Katie McNeil, is an American model, television host, golf influencer, and content creator. She is best known for her work in modeling, golf media, lifestyle content, and for winning the Miss Missouri USA 2012 title, representing Missouri at the Miss USA 2012 competition.

After graduating from Saint Louis University, Kearney pursued an international modeling career after signing with a modeling agency in Athens, Greece. Her career took her to fashion markets including Milan, Stockholm, and Cape Town, where she worked with various fashion and lifestyle brands. She has also modeled for MAXIM and later founded her own swimwear brand, Strings Swimwear.

Kearney has since built a strong presence in the golf and media industries, combining her passion for golf with fashion, travel, and lifestyle content. She has developed a substantial social media following and has worked with golf brands, resorts, and lifestyle companies. Her television work includes hosting Golf 360 on NBC Sports Chicago, where she covered golf, luxury travel, and lifestyle topics.

Kearney is married to Cooper McNeil, a retired professional racecar driver, and they have two young sons. She resides in Chicago, Illinois. She has also been a patient of R3 Stem Cell for chronic ankle pain related to a previous heel fracture and post-traumatic arthritis.