Some golfers shrug off a missed putt and move on. Others? They react like their entire legacy, livelihood, and emotional well-being depended on that one stroke—and honestly, it makes for great entertainment.
From emotional outbursts to theatrical reactions that deserved an Emmy, these golfers didn’t just miss putts—they mourned them. Here are 15 players who treated every lip-out like a full-blown emergency.
15. Ian Poulter
Poulter’s intensity on the greens could power a small country. Every miss was followed by a death stare at his putter, like it had personally betrayed him.
14. Bubba Watson
When Bubba misses a putt, the drama level instantly spikes. Whether it’s blaming the wind, his caddie, or the golf gods, you’ll hear about it.
13. Justin Thomas
JT wears every emotion on his sleeve, especially after a misread or a brutal rim-out. His reactions are a full-body experience of frustration.
12. Henrik Stenson
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The Iceman loses his cool fast when the flat stick doesn’t cooperate. The death glare alone could burn a hole through the green.
11. Tyrell Hatton
Hatton turns into a walking mood board of agony after missed putts. The muttering, the gestures, the facial expressions—he never hides how much it hurts.
10. Bryson DeChambeau
DeChambeau breaks down every miss like he’s conducting a physics lecture mid-round. If the putt doesn’t drop, you can expect a lengthy analysis and a mini existential crisis.
9. Jordan Spieth
Spieth goes into full commentary mode when things go south. Every missed putt becomes a dramatic monologue worthy of a Broadway stage.
8. Sergio Garcia
Sergio has made a career out of expressive reactions, and the putting green is no exception. One miss and he’s stomping around like someone keyed his car.
7. Rory Sabbatini
Known for his fiery personality, Sabbatini takes missed putts very personally. His simmering frustration is almost theatrical in its intensity.
6. Patrick Reed
When Reed misses, the look of disbelief is immediate and profound. He can’t comprehend how the universe allowed it to happen.
5. Colin Montgomerie
Monty could melt down with the best of them after a missed short one. His sighs and scowls were practically part of his pre-shot routine.
4. Kevin Na
Na doesn’t even wait for the miss—he often reacts before the ball stops rolling. His animated responses make every missed putt feel like a plot twist.
3. Phil Mickelson
Phil’s reactions are a blend of disbelief and melodrama. He’ll miss a five-footer and immediately start reenacting the tragedy for anyone watching.
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2. Tiger Woods
Tiger’s legendary intensity didn’t stop at big drives—he expected to make everything. A missed putt could trigger a silent but seething Tiger that said it all.
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1. John Daly
Daly reacts to missed putts like someone just canceled happy hour. The emotions, the club tosses, the sheer disbelief—it’s a national crisis every time.
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