Sport Book Service | US golfer Jimmy Walker slated by animal rights activists after posing for picture with dead deer on hunting trip

USPGA champion Jimmy Walker felt the wrath of animal rights activists after posing for a picture with a dead deer on a hunting trip.

The American, 37, uploaded the photo of himself, his dad and a friend on Instagram on Thursday.

Good hunt today with my Ole'Man and @cpercy44 today!!! Really a great day and better company. @texas_hunt_lodge

A post shared by Jimmy Walker (@jimmywalkerpga) on Nov 10, 2016 at 12:44pm PST

He captioned the post: "Good hunt today with my Ole'Man and @cpercy44 today!!!

"Really a great day and better company."

The controversial snap brought about heavy criticism from his followers.

User blessedblue wrote: "Had respect for you. Now you've shown your true colours. Bye bye"

Jimmy Walker felt the wrath of animal rights activists after uploading a controversial picture of himself huntingCredit: Getty Images

Jimmy Walker saw off Jason Day to win the PGA Championship in the summerCredit: Reuters

jf7_ni added: "Im not a vegetarian and do eat meat but hunting animals as a sport is unacceptable, especially then flaunting it through your public celebrity profile. Terrible photo. So sad. There's just no need for this."

urban_tpis said: "I think a few of us may go hunting as well. For you... because clearly it's acceptable..."

One user, fanatic_16, even labelled Walker a "monster".

While many of Walker's followers were not happy with the golfer's actions, some supported his right to hunt.

bgolf45 commented: "Wow outstanding hunt..."

danm71 wrote: "Wow nice Jimmy! Too bad you offended some. They may have just come out from crying in their sage space after the election."

goldenwing80 cheered: "Atta boy!"

The US golfer returned one point from three matches to help America win the Ryder CupCredit: Getty Images

Walkerhad spent the day at Texas Hunt Lodge in Kerr County, a hunter's paradise where customers are able to kill "over 70 species year-round".

The lodge charges $250 (198) per tour and $100 per guest (79) in guided hunts, and demands$450 (357) and $19,500 (15,500) in trophy fees for animals killed.

One type ofanimal advertised on the ranch's website is "the biggest exotics and Whitetail deer in the world".

Jimmy Walker plants a kiss on wife Erin after winning the PGA ChampionshipCredit: Getty Images

Walker was joined by father Jim and pal Charles Percy on his trip to the lodge.

He recently helped the USA complete their Ryder Cup victory over Europe at Hazeltine, returning one point for his team from his three matches.

His biggest career achievement came this summer when he beat Jason Day to win the PGA Championship and $1.8million (1.4million) prize money.