Golf has its share of legends, grinders, and fierce competitors—but let’s not pretend it isn’t also home to some delightfully silly personalities. From wild celebrations to oddball fashion choices and head-scratching on-course antics, these players brought a much-needed dose of chaos to the game’s buttoned-up reputation.
Whether they meant to be funny or just couldn’t help themselves, these golfers made fans laugh, cringe, or both. Here are the 20 silliest golfers of all time—because greatness and goofiness aren’t mutually exclusive.
20. John Daly
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When it comes to being unintentionally hilarious, John Daly is a walking highlight reel. Between the mullets, cigars, Diet Coke addiction, and on-course meltdowns, Daly is golf’s ultimate lovable mess.
19. Chi Chi Rodríguez
Chi Chi’s sword-fighting celebration after a birdie is the kind of flourish the game never knew it needed. He turned every green into a theatrical stage, and we loved him for it.
18. Andrew “Beef” Johnston
He’s called “Beef” and looks like he should be tailgating at a football game, not contending at The Open. His jolly demeanor and constant grin made him feel more like your pub buddy than a tour pro.
17. Happy Gilmore
Yes, he’s fictional—but tell me he didn’t belong here. Swinging like a hockey player and fighting Bob Barker on the course? That’s Hall of Fame silly behavior.
16. Tommy “Two Gloves” Gainey
Wearing two gloves might help your grip, but it definitely earns you a few double-takes. His swing looks like it’s made entirely of elbows and prayer.
15. Miguel Ángel Jiménez
The stretching routine alone could’ve gotten him on this list. Add in the ponytail, cigars, and wine snob energy, and you’ve got golf’s most eccentric uncle.
14. Jesper Parnevik
This man wore his hat brim flipped up like it was permanently surprised. He also introduced Swedish techno vibes to the PGA Tour wardrobe and somehow made it work.
13. Kevin Na
Na has walked in so many putts you’d think he was trying to catch them. He also once took over a minute to pull the trigger on a tee shot, which felt more like performance art than golf.
12. Bubba Watson
Bubba’s shot-shaping magic is mesmerizing—but his behavior is often just plain odd. He once cried in a post-round interview because he missed a cut… in a celebrity pro-am.
11. Rory Sabbatini
He once played ahead of his group to protest how slow Ben Crane was playing. That’s not strategy, that’s sitcom material.
10. Phil Mickelson
Phil’s goofy thumbs-up and overly wordy explanations make him feel like a dad trying too hard at career day. For all his genius, the man is 30% short game, 70% cornball energy.
9. Gary McCord
McCord was basically a stand-up comic trapped in a golf analyst’s body. He got banned from Masters broadcasts after calling the greens “bikini-waxed,” which tells you everything you need to know.
8. Rickie Fowler
Early Rickie looked like a highlighter exploded in his closet. He’s toned it down lately, but we’ll never forget the neon orange fits and flat-brim hats.
7. Craig Stadler
The “Walrus” nickname didn’t come out of nowhere. Stadler’s moustache, unorthodox swing, and lovable grumpiness made him one of the game’s most cartoonish figures.
6. Fuzzy Zoeller
He told jokes mid-swing, danced during practice rounds, and looked like someone’s jokester uncle who stumbled into the Masters by accident. Fuzzy brought the party with him.
5. David Feherty
Feherty as a player was entertaining enough, but as a commentator, he’s a walking one-liner machine. Nobody delivers golf quips with more dry wit and Irish absurdity.
4. Ian Poulter
Poulter has the game of a Ryder Cup assassin and the wardrobe of a Vegas magician. His passion is real, but the outfits? Pure theatrical flair.
3. Patrick Reed
Reed might be more villain than goofball, but some of his antics are just plain silly. From the imaginary rules to the imaginary friends, his whole vibe feels like a subplot in a satire.
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2. Tony Lema
They called him “Champagne Tony” because he literally popped bottles after wins. He once said, “I won’t play a tournament unless there’s a decent bar nearby,” and honestly, respect.
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1. Payne Stewart
No one blended silliness and swagger quite like Payne Stewart. His knickers, tam o’shanter hat, and theatrical fist pumps made every round feel like a parade.
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