“100 bad days give you 100 stories”—and when it comes to the PGA Tour’s pros, they’re definitely not immune to life’s unexpected and unwanted drama. Now that the season’s wrapped up, they’ve got plenty of stories to tell. Sure, not all of them were good, but some turned out to be great lessons. So, let’s get into the wildest, craziest moments of 2024—the ones that had everyone talking, shaking their heads, and wondering what on earth was going to happen next.

1. Hideki Matsuyama being robbed & then winning the next event

Picture this: you’re having the worst week—wallet stolen, your crew stuck in passport drama—but somehow, you still come out on top. That’s exactly what went down with Hideki Matsuyama.

After winning bronze at the Olympics in France, Matsuyama and his team got robbed at a London airport. He lost his wallet, and his caddie and coach had to return to Japan to sort out their missing passports. It’s not exactly the ideal lead-up to a big tournament, right? But Matsuyama didn’t miss a beat. With a fill-in caddie, Taiga Tabuchi, by his side, he headed to the FedEx St. Jude Championship in Memphis and pulled off an incredible win by securing his 10th Tour victory with back-to-back birdies after nearly blowing a five-shot lead.

“Maybe because of (what happened in London),” he said, “I won this week.” Talk about turning a rough start into a winning finish.

2. Jason Day being asked to remove his vest at the Masters

Jason Day made waves at the Masters and no it wasn’t for his game, but for his bold Malbon Golf outfits. One, a white vest with “Malbon Golf Championship” in big letters across the front, was apparently too bold for Augusta. Day revealed after his third round that someone asked him to take it off during Friday’s play. “Respectfully, you do that, because it’s all about the tournament here, and I respect the tournament,” he said.

Malbon’s founder wasn’t sure if Day was actually told to ditch the vest or if he just took it off because of the warm weather. Either way, Day made it clear there was no big statement behind it—it was just part of the pre-planned wardrobe for the week.

Still, it didn’t take long for fans to start buzzing about Augusta’s famously strict dress code.

3. Billionaire making insane revelation about rare Tiger Woods relic

Remember Tiger Woods’s iconic first Masters win in 1997? Turns out, the ball he used that day has become the subject of a million-dollar mystery. Billionaire Warren Stephens spilled the story: as Woods walked off the 18th hole, he handed the ball to Stephens’ son. And then? It got lost somewhere in their house. “Probably in our house forever,” Stephens joked.

When asked if they still had it, he laughed, “Yeah, I think we’ve still got it somewhere.” With its value estimated in the millions, it’s safe to say this missing piece of history has become one expensive hide-and-seek game.

4. Matt Kuchar’s Monday finish

So, during the final round of the Wyndham Championship, Matt Kuchar hit his drive left on the 18th as the sun was setting over Sedgefield Country Club. His playing partners, Chad Ramey and Max Greyserman, were already out of the mix and just wanted to finish. But Kuchar decided to mark his ball and come back the next morning to finish it off.

At 8 a.m. Monday, Kuchar showed up, made a par, and locked in a T12 finish, earning just under $145,000. He said there was no way he would’ve made that par Sunday night with the fading light. But not everyone was happy with the decision—many thought it was a bit selfish to make the staff and volunteers return just for a few minutes of play.

The difference between par and bogey? About $70,000. Kuchar’s par gave him $145,000, while a bogey would’ve left him with just $77,000.

5. Scottie Scheffler’s arrest

Scottie Scheffler made headlines for all the right reasons this year—except for one big exception: his arrest. On May 17, 2024, right before the second round of the PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club, Scheffler was arrested by Louisville Metro Police. He’d driven around traffic controls outside the course on the street, just 45 minutes after a man was hit and killed by a shuttle bus while crossing the street.

Detective Bryan Gillis noticed Scheffler’s car and stopped him from entering the course. Scheffler was pulled out, handcuffed, and later called it “a big misunderstanding.” He also said he was “shaking” with fear during the whole thing.

After being released at 8:40 a.m., he made it to Valhalla in time to tee off at 10:08 a.m. as scheduled.

What a year, right? From wild wardrobe mishaps to million-dollar mysteries, the PGA Tour definitely kept us on our toes in 2024. Whether it was turning a rough week into a win or dealing with unexpected drama, these pros showed they’re more than just golfers—they’re part of some seriously unforgettable stories. Here’s to what’s next in 2025!