Golf may be a gentleman’s game, but that doesn’t mean everyone walks around like they’re sipping tea and humming classical music. Some players wear their emotions on their sleeves, and when their putter goes cold or a drive slices into the trees, the moods come out to play.
These golfers could be riding high one hole and silently fuming the next. Whether it was a cold stare, a club slam, or just general grumpy energy, these guys made mood swings part of their playing style.
15. Bryson DeChambeau
Bryson thinks a lot—like, a lot—and when things don’t go according to his calculations, the frustration can bubble over. He’s a scientist on the course, but sometimes his vibes are pure chaos.
14. Sergio Garcia
Sergio has had more than a few moments of mini-meltdowns over the years. Whether it’s spiking clubs or whining about conditions, his emotional rollercoaster is well-documented.
13. Rory Sabbatini
Sabbatini’s mood swings are legendary on tour. He’s not afraid to glare at slow players or grumble his way through a round.
12. Patrick Reed
Reed often looks like he’s playing with a personal grudge against the course, the rules, and sometimes the entire field. He plays with a chip on his shoulder, which tends to get bigger when things go sideways.
11. Colin Montgomerie
Monty was a fantastic player but notoriously sensitive to crowds, conditions, and criticisms. When he got flustered, it showed immediately—and often loudly.
10. Ian Poulter
Poulter can be fiery in a fun way, but also moody when he’s not feeling it. He’ll stare down a bad shot like it personally betrayed him.
9. John Daly
Daly has always marched to the beat of his own drum—and sometimes that drum is playing the blues. He can go from charismatic to completely checked out depending on the day.
8. Justin Thomas
JT’s competitive fire sometimes boils over into snappy reactions and visible annoyance. He’s not afraid to let out a loud groan or give himself a pep talk that sounds more like a scolding.
7. Keegan Bradley
Bradley brings intensity to every swing, and that intensity sometimes turns into visible exasperation. He wears his stress like it’s part of his wardrobe.
6. Vijay Singh
Singh didn’t always look like he was having fun out there—even when he was winning. He gave off serious “don’t talk to me” energy on the course.
5. Tiger Woods
Tiger is one of the greatest ever, but he’s also a master of the cold stare and controlled rage. He could go from stone-cold killer to visibly annoyed in the blink of an eye.
4. Bubba Watson
Bubba is talented and emotional, and he tends to stew about things when things go wrong. He’s known for self-dialogue and moody interactions with caddies and cameras alike.
3. Brooks Koepka
Brooks often looks like he’d rather be elsewhere if his game’s off. His moody demeanor has become part of his brand—stoic, sullen, and sometimes just totally over it.
2. Nick Faldo
Faldo’s intensity often bordered on brooding, especially when the stakes were high. He didn’t show a lot of emotion—but when he did, it was almost always frustration.
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1. Tommy Bolt
Known as “Thunder” for a reason, Bolt basically invented the club-throwing temper tantrum. His moods were legendary, and his meltdowns still live on in golf folklore.
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