17 Golfers Who Were Ice Cold Under Pressure

When the stakes are sky-high and the crowd is holding its breath, only a few golfers can stay cool, calm, and completely unbothered. Whether draining a putt to win a major or hitting a perfect drive when everything’s on the line, these players seemed to have ice in their veins.

This list celebrates the golfers who thrived in those moments where most would crumble. From legends of the past to modern-day assassins, these 17 players made pressure look like just another day at the office.

17. Brooks Koepka

Major championships seemed to bring out a different gear for Koepka. While others cracked, he just smirked and stripped it.

16. Patty Sheehan

She always seemed to rise to the occasion with clutch shots and fearless play. When nerves kicked in, Patty turned it up a notch.

15. Vijay Singh

He may not have shown much emotion, but that stoic vibe served him well in crunch time. Pressure just bounced off him like a bad lie.

14. Juli Inkster

Inkster never looked rattled, no matter how intense things got. Her fiery, competitive edge gave her a killer instinct when it mattered most.

13. Justin Rose

From Ryder Cup theatrics to U.S. Open magic, Rose always looked unflappable. He’s the guy you trust to make the right decision on 18.

12. Tom Watson

Watson’s calm demeanor concealed a ruthless closer’s mindset. He made winning look easy—even when it wasn’t.

11. Inbee Park

Park’s putting stroke under pressure is the definition of ice cold. She made clutch putts with the ease of a casual warm-up.

10. Raymond Floyd

Floyd’s stare could freeze lava. He played with the confidence of someone who never considered losing an option.

9. Jordan Spieth

When Spieth gets hot, he’s nearly unstoppable, which usually happens when the moment gets bigger. He lives for the drama and somehow delivers more often than not.

8. Betsy King

King didn’t show that she played with surgical precision when the heat was on. Her ability to stay steady earned her plenty of hardware.

7. Colin Montgomerie

Say what you will about his major record, but Monty was a cold-blooded killer in team competitions. Just ask any American Ryder Cup fan.

6. Hale Irwin

Irwin had the poker face of a pro and the game to back it up. You could count on him to deliver when everything hung in the balance.

5. Nancy Lopez

Lopez brought charisma and charm, but make no mistake—she was ruthless when it counted. She thrived under pressure like it was her natural habitat.

4. Jack Nicklaus

The Golden Bear didn’t just play well under pressure—he practically invented the art of it. Those back-nine charges were no accident.

3. Annika Sörenstam

Annika never flinched. She turned high-stakes moments into personal showcases, with clinical precision and nerves of steel.

2. Tiger Woods

There was a time when if Tiger was in the hunt, it was game over. No one intimidated a field—or thrived under the spotlight—quite like him.

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1. Ben Hogan

Hogan was the original ice man. With his steely stare and legendary focus, he made the most intense moments look routine.

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