Jack Doherty, a popular streamer aged 22, was officially banned from PGA Tour events after causing a disturbance at the WM Phoenix Open held at TPC Scottsdale. During the second round on Friday, February 6, Doherty attempted to disrupt Canadian golfer Mackenzie Hughes while he was teeing off on Hole 1, leading to swift action from tournament officials and law enforcement.
During Hughes’ round, Doherty challenged a nearby fan, offering $100 to shout an insulting remark at the golfer as he prepared to swing. The fan accepted and yelled “jacka**” at Hughes, breaking the player’s concentration. This incident drew immediate attention from both police on-site and PGA Tour authorities, who responded by banning Doherty from future events permanently.
“Alright guys, I just got banned from all PGA Tour events because of that guy and all these cops right here. I don’t give a **** that I can’t go to a boring golfing event for the rest of my life,” Doherty says in the clip.
Mackenzie Hughes’ Performance During WM Phoenix Open Second Round
Mackenzie Hughes started the second round of the WM Phoenix Open 2026 on a strong note after posting a 3-under 68 in the first round. He opened Day 2 with three consecutive birdies before encountering some difficulty, falling back to even par on the front nine due to three bogeys. Hughes regained momentum on the back nine with birdies on the 13th and 17th holes, finishing the round 2-under in total.
After two rounds, Hughes stands tied for 19th place at 5-under par, six shots behind the leader. Notably, Japan’s Ryo Hisatsune leads the field with an impressive 36-hole total of 11-under following a remarkable 63 on the second day. Hideki Matsuyama, also from Japan, made a significant charge with a 64, moving into second place at 10-under.
Current Standings Highlight Intense Competition at the WM Phoenix Open
The leaderboard after the second round reflects a highly competitive field with several players tied at various positions. Top performers include:
- Ryo Hisatsune: -11
- Hideki Matsuyama: -10
- Pierceson Coody: -8 (Tied 3rd)
- Chris Gotterup: -8 (Tied 3rd)
- Akshay Bhatia: -7 (Tied 5th)
- Si Woo Kim: -7 (Tied 5th)
- John Parry: -7 (Tied 5th)
- Sahith Theegala: -7 (Tied 5th)
- Matt Fitzpatrick: -7 (Tied 5th)
- Sam Stevens: -6 (Tied 10th)
- Stephan Jaeger: -6 (Tied 10th)
- Min Woo Lee: -6 (Tied 10th)
- Maverick McNealy: -6 (Tied 10th)
- Zach Bauchou: -6 (Tied 10th)
- Kevin Roy: -6 (Tied 10th)
- Nicolai Højgaard: -6 (Tied 10th)
- Michael Kim: -6 (Tied 10th)
- Jake Knapp: -6 (Tied 10th)
- Chandler Phillips: -5 (Tied 19th)
- Kristoffer Reitan: -5 (Tied 19th)
- Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen: -5 (Tied 19th)
- Max Homa: -5 (Tied 19th)
- Brian Campbell: -5 (Tied 19th)
- Mackenzie Hughes: -5 (Tied 19th)
- Michael Thorbjornsen: -5 (Tied 19th)
- Davis Thompson: -5 (Tied 19th)
- A.J. Ewart: -5 (Tied 19th)
- Chad Ramey: -4 (Tied 28th)
- Sami Valimaki: -4 (Tied 28th)
- Sudarshan Yellamaraju: -4 (Tied 28th)
- Rasmus Højgaard: -4 (Tied 28th)
- Daniel Berger: -4 (Tied 28th)
- Ben Griffin: -4 (Tied 28th)
- Ryan Fox: -4 (Tied 28th)
- Scottie Scheffler: -4 (Tied 28th)
- Zecheng Dou: -4 (Tied 28th)
Implications of the Incident and Tournament Outlook
The ban imposed on Jack Doherty underlines the PGA Tour’s strict approach toward maintaining decorum and protecting players’ focus during events. This firm stance is likely to discourage similar disruptions, ensuring a professional atmosphere for golfers such as Mackenzie Hughes, whose strong performance continues to position him as a contender in the tournament.
With key players like Ryo Hisatsune and Hideki Matsuyama leading the leaderboard, the remaining rounds at the WM Phoenix Open promise intense competition. Fans and analysts will be closely watching how Hughes and others respond under pressure as the event progresses, potentially shaping the outcome of one of the season’s significant golf tournaments.
🚨 Kick streamer Jack Doherty gets banned from all future PGA Tour tournaments after paying someone $100 to yell "Jackass" to disrupt a golfer 💀 pic.twitter.com/V32sMMn73u
— ClipX (@ClipXClipX) February 7, 2026
