If Patrick Cantlay is on the course, you can bet controversy isn’t far behind. His 2024 season had its share of solid performances, with four top-10 finishes keeping his name in the mix. Sure, he didn’t grab a win this year, but staying relevant?

He’s got that covered—sometimes with his golf, and sometimes with the drama. As the season wrapped up on a quieter note, let’s rewind and take a look at the buzz Cantlay managed to stir up along the way.

1. Hats off:

During the Ryder Cup at Marco Simone Golf and Country Club near Rome, Patrick Cantlay found himself at the center of attention—all because of a missing cap. Yep, you read that right. Cantlay decided to go hatless, and fans weren’t about to let it slide. They were quick to jump on it.

At Hole 10, they waved their hats at him while he stood out there hatless and unbothered. And before his first tee shot, the chants started: “Cantlay, where’s your cap? Cantlay, Cantlay, where’s your cap?”

Reportedly, Cantlay ditched the cap as a quiet protest over players not getting paid to compete. But when he was asked about it, Cantlay shared his side of the story, stating, “It just doesn’t fit. It’s as simple as that.”

Whatever the reason, that hatless moment has been buzzing ever since.

2. Patrick Cantlay’s Slow Play Game:

Cantlay’s deliberate style on the course turned into the talk of the 2023 Masters—but not in a good way. Fans and players alike were feeling the grind as Cantlay’s snail-like pace tested everyone’s patience.

Viktor Hovland, his playing partner, couldn’t hide his frustration, and Brooks Koepka didn’t hold back after his round, making it clear that the wait was anything but fun. And of course, moments like these can’t be hidden from netizens who were quick to roast Cantlay on social media.

As for Cantlay? He shrugged it off, claiming he was just staying focused and didn’t think he was slow at all. But whether he saw it or not, the drama stuck around—and before anyone could catch their breath, Cantlay was making waves for another reason entirely.

3. Heated-up interaction with peers:

During a tense final round at the BMW Championship, Cantlay was paired with Bryson DeChambeau, and things got a little awkward on the 14th hole. DeChambeau wasn’t pleased with Cantlay walking while he lined up his shot, so he asked him to stop. It was a bit unusual, but Cantlay didn’t seem bothered.

He later explained to Golf Digest that he was trying to speed up the pace after being told by officials to pick it up. No big deal, according to him.

Still, the moment added some extra tension to their already heated battle, and fans weren’t having it either. DeChambeau found himself getting some heat from the crowd over the incident.

Patrick Cantlay’s 2024 season was as wild as it gets, keeping us all guessing what’s next. From the missing hat at the Ryder Cup to the slow-play drama at the Masters, Cantlay, somehow always finds a way to stay in the spotlight. No, he didn’t snag a win, but with his mix of solid golf and off-course drama, he certainly knows how to give fans the spicy moments they live for.

Whatever you think of him, one thing’s clear—Cantlay keeps things interesting.