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Streamer Jack Doherty Barred From PGA Tour Events After Paid Heckle at Phoenix Open

The tour has not confirmed the ban’s length, issuing a reminder that disruptive fan behavior violates its code.

Overview

  • Video shows Jack Doherty offering a spectator $100 to yell an obscenity during Mackenzie Hughes’ pre-shot routine at the WM Phoenix Open, after which both were identified and removed.
  • Event security and Scottsdale police escorted Doherty off-site, issued a trespass order, and warned he would be arrested if he tried to return.
  • A PGA Tour official told Doherty on-site that the restriction applies to future tournaments for the foreseeable future pending review.
  • The PGA Tour released a statement reinforcing its Fan Code of Conduct and praising swift action by security and law enforcement without detailing specific disciplinary terms.
  • Mackenzie Hughes said the interruption occurred during a rehearsal waggle, reported no lasting impact on his round, and expressed satisfaction with the security response.