Jordan Spieth himself has admitted that his on-course attitude isn’t always ideal. In an interview back in 2023, he acknowledged that he was trying to “talk less” and accept shots for what they were instead of analyzing them to death. He also admitted that his lack of patience has sometimes hurt his game. “I’m not a very patient person, and I think that’s gotten me in trouble a lot of times in my career,” Spieth also said.

Having said this, we’re sure you all think this: Jordan Spieth is too intense, too chatty, too emotional on the course. He overanalyzes, complains about bad breaks, and talks his caddie’s ear off after every shot. So, it’s right that he’s overly scrutinized? But what if that perception isn’t entirely fair?

So, in a conversation that started with a critique of World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, sports journalist Kyle Porter suggested that Scheffler‘s visible frustrations might be wearing thin on audiences. Porter noted, “I love Scottie as a player and a person, but the ‘I’m the only one who gets these kicks, these gusts and these breaks’ routine can be tiresome.” But why has Scheffler been frustrated? Well, ever since he returned to the competitive scene this year after his wrist injury, he has not been able to win. For someone who had a rather spectacular 2024, this can be irritating. 

Well, Kyle’s observation prompted PGA Tour professional Michael S. Kim to chime in, hinting at a personal ranking of players whose on-course antics are less than exemplary. He remarked, “Haha, there’s so many worse guys on tour that just don’t get the TV time. I have a personal ranking.” Kim further teased, “Day I retire, I will air out all my frustrations… but until then will not.” And when Kyle guessed that Jordan Spieth and Tyrrell Hatton would be at the top of that list, Kim dropped a truth bomb.

“Spieth isn’t even on the list,” Kim said. With Spieth’s running commentary always on display, some fans have labeled him as whiny or overly dramatic but clearly Kim has not done that. He does not think Spieth belongs on a list of the most unbearable golfers on Tour. And if a fellow pro, someone who has played alongside these guys and witnessed their true personalities on and off camera, maybe it’s time to reconsider that narrative.

But hey, did you notice that while Kim defended Spieth, he didn’t extend the same courtesy to Tyrrell Hatton? So, when another fan responded with “Nothing denying Hatton”, Kim stayed silent. And honestly, that silence spoke volumes.

Tyrrell Hatton is a different story…

Hatton, now playing on the LIV Golf, has long been known for his fiery on-course demeanor. He’s had plenty of viral moments—slamming clubs, talking back to his own shots, and making sarcastic remarks after a bad hole. Unlike Spieth, whose self-talk is more about frustration and strategy, Hatton’s reactions often come across as pure rage.

At the 2024 Masters, during the third round, Hatton was fuming when he saw a chip onto the green take an unexpected bounce, making his putt more difficult. His reaction? “Oh my goodness gracious me. How f****** big is that bounce?”

Last year, at LIV Golf Miami, during one of the rounds, on the par-4, 14th hole, after the drive, the ball went ahead and bounced twice to make its way to the roughs, and Hatton, didn’t seem to like it one bit as he reacted, “F—king what a wank bounce that was, if it f—king bounces left it’s fine… F—K YOU! The f—king c—t.”

Well.. Well..

The fact that Kim chose not to defend Hatton while making it clear that Spieth isn’t an issue? That’s what makes this interesting. It’s as if he was subtly confirming what many already believe—that Hatton’s attitude is on another level entirely. This whole exchange reveals something important: public perception doesn’t always match reality.

Jordan Spieth might get more airtime for his reactions, but that doesn’t necessarily mean he’s one of the biggest complainers or hardest players to be around. If anything, the real “problems” on Tour are just lucky enough to fly under the radar. And as for Hatton? Well, Kim’s silence suggests that sometimes, reputations exist for a reason. And if we ever do get that full list from Kim when he retires? That will be a day worth marking on the golf calendar.