Jack Doherty Continues To Prove What A Piece Of Work He Is With Tone Deaf Response To PGA Tour Ban
The WM Phoenix Open is famous for being the rowdiest stop on the PGA Tour. It’s the one week of the year when golf lets its hair down, the beer flows freely, and the crowds get loud. But even at the “People’s Open,” there’s a line you don’t cross—and streamer Jack Doherty just found out exactly where that line is.
Doherty has been handed a lifetime ban from all PGA Tour events following a deliberate disruption during the second round at TPC Scottsdale. The incident, which involved paid interference during a player’s backswing, has sparked a firestorm of criticism from pros and fans alike.
The Incident: What Actually Happened at TPC Scottsdale?
During the second round of the tournament, the atmosphere was electric but controlled—until Mackenzie Hughes stepped up to hit his shot. According to eyewitness reports and video footage, a spectator screamed out right in the middle of Hughes’ backswing. In professional golf, shouting during a swing isn’t just rude; it can completely derail a player’s rhythm and performance.
Tournament security wasted no time. Security identified and immediately removed the individual from the course. But this wasn’t just a random drunk fan getting carried away.
Reports surfaced quickly that Jack Doherty, a streamer known for provocative public stunts, had paid the spectator $100 to yell during the shot. Yes, because this is such a brilliant thing to do during a golf event where silence is golden. The idiot even decided to do this during his livestream too, so there’s video proof. The crowd booed, police intervened, and Doherty was escorted off the property.
The Fallout: Lifetime Ban and Player Reactions
The PGA Tour didn’t hesitate to issue a lifetime ban to Doherty. He is now banned from attending any future PGA Tour events. It was a severe punishment that sent a clear message: the integrity of the competition comes first.
PGA Tour pro Michael Kim, who was competing in the event, fired back publicly. Kim called out the streamer’s “crybaby” response and defended the players who are out there trying to do their jobs. Kim’s blunt reaction highlighted the frustration athletes feel when their professional environment is treated like a playground for social media clout.
Jack Doherty Response To Ban
Doherty didn’t take the ejection quietly. He took to social media to dismiss his critics. Doherty even called golf fans “soft” and even doubled down on his behavior. Here is what he said in the video in his tweet,.
What a tone deaf response from this punk. Yes, because when you’re a piece of work and getting kicked out almost everywhere, it’s not you that’s the problem, but the softness of society. I’ve lost track of how many times this guy has been either banned, behind bars, or gotten into controversy. What’s the number at 40, 50, 100, nah its probably at 1,000 now.
Why This Matters for Golf (and Sports in General)
The WM Phoenix Open has always walked a tightrope. It creates a unique party atmosphere—especially around the famous 16th hole stadium—but it relies on a social contract. Fans can go wild, but they have to respect the game.
Sometimes, that drive for views leads to behavior that directly interferes with live play. By issuing a lifetime ban, the PGA Tour is drawing a line in the sand. They are signaling that while they want fan engagement and energy, they won’t tolerate calculated attempts to sabotage the competition for clicks.
FAQ
Q: What exactly did Jack Doherty do to get banned?
A: He paid a spectator $100 to shout Jack*** during a player’s backswing.
Q: Is Doherty’s ban really for life?
A: Yes. The PGA Tour has described the sanction as an indefinite or lifetime ban from all Tour properties and events.
Q: How did the players react to the stunt?
A: Very Negatively. Pro golfer Michael Kim publicly criticized Doherty, calling him out for his lack of respect for the competitors.
Jack Doherty Will Never Learn And Is A Lost Cause
You know what’s sad? This guy is 22 years old and acts like a 9-year-old. How this guy has popularity or a fanbase is a mystery, given how much of a menace he is. All the arrests, scandals, and bans will not stop this guy. He’s his own worst enemy, and if he doesn’t get help or understand that he needs to change, he’s only going to hurt himself. Incidents like this just show he will never get it and is a lost cause.
