Some golfers show up to majors trying to win. Others act like the cameras should already be on them before they even tee off.
This list is for the latter—the guys who walked into Augusta, Pebble Beach, or St. Andrews like they were the only reason anyone bought a ticket. Whether they had the game to back it up, their self-importance always seemed to lead the leaderboard in confidence.
20. Bryson DeChambeau
Whether calculating air density or flexing like a linebacker, Bryson always ensured people were watching. Subtlety has never been part of his pre-shot routine.
19. Rickie Fowler
Rickie’s orange outfits were hard to miss, and that was the point. Even when his game disappeared, his swagger never did.
18. Sergio Garcia
No matter the tournament, Sergio brought enough attitude to fill a grandstand. The only thing more consistent than his ball-striking was his belief that the world was against him.
17. Vijay Singh
Vijay played with a chip on his shoulder and ensured everyone knew it. He could dominate the leaderboard and still act like no one was giving him enough credit.
16. Cam Smith
Cam’s mullet might as well have had its press conference. When he’s hot, you’d think he invented modern putting.
15. Colin Montgomerie
Monty was always confident he was the smartest guy on the course. Sometimes it felt like he expected a trophy just for showing up.
14. Patrick Cantlay
Cantlay might look calm, but there’s a quiet conviction that he’s the guy to beat. The pace might be slow, but the self-belief is turned up.
13. Tony Finau
Tony’s smile lights up the room, but he plays like he knows he’s the story. He moves like a man headlining the coverage even when he’s not leading.
12. Paul Casey
Casey carried himself like a major winner before ever getting one. The confidence wasn’t fake—it was just ahead of schedule.
11. Dustin Johnson
DJ rarely says much, but his presence screams main character energy. He strolls around like the fairways were made for him.
10. Jordan Spieth
Jordan never lacks belief, even during the chaos. He talks to his ball like it’s a caddie and acts like the gallery is there just for his group.
9. Ian Poulter
Poulter treated every major like it was a runway and a Ryder Cup. The outfits were loud, the stares were louder, and the confidence was off the charts.
8. Lee Westwood
Westwood always carried a self-assured vibe, even when the major wins didn’t come. You’d think he was already inducted into the Hall of Fame based on demeanor alone.
7. Justin Thomas
JT brings a little swagger to every swing. He plays like he knows the cameras are on him—because they usually are.
6. Rory McIlroy
Rory has long walked the line between likable and larger-than-life. At majors, he shows up like a legacy is always on the line—and his is the only one that matters.
5. Brooks Koepka
If you believe Brooks, majors are the only tournaments that count. He plays them like he’s doing the rest of the field a favor by being there.
4. Greg Norman
Greg never lacked for bravado, even when things unraveled. The confidence was always there, even when the trophies weren’t.
3. Patrick Reed
Reed’s confidence isn’t just high—it’s defiant. He shows up to every major like the defending champ, even when he’s not invited to the party.
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2. Phil Mickelson
Phil’s presence was always louder than his short game—and that’s saying something. He treated every major like his stage to perform magic and throw shade.
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1. Tiger Woods
Tiger didn’t just think he was the main event—he was the event. He changed what it meant to be a superstar in golf, and everyone else was just part of the supporting cast.
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