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By Tyler Erzberger
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The PGA Tour does not play around.
As we've seen with how quickly they hand out indefinite suspensions or fines when a player steps out of line, the top golf organization in the world doesn't have time for hijinks, regardless of how well-known you are.
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On Friday, maligned livestreamer Jack Doherty attempted to cause a scene at the Waste Management Phoenix Open, but was swiftly dealt with by PGA officials.
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Doherty, who has made a career out of "rage baiting" and harassing people while catching their reactions on camera, attempted to do more of the same in Arizona. The 22-year-old walked around the tournament's periphery and began asking people if they'd disrupt a player's shot during their swing for $100.
After a spectator agreed to do it, security at the hole where Doherty was standing converged on him and forced him off the premises.
Outside, as the livestreamer complained about how he was being treated and that he hadn't done anything, a PGA Tour official met with him to inform him that he would not be allowed back at the Phoenix Open.
In fact, Doherty will not be welcomed at any PGA Tour event anytime soon. He was told that "for the foreseeable future," if he tried to attend a PGA Tour tournament, he would be arrested on the spot and charged with trespassing.
While the controversial "prankster" tried to talk his way out of trouble, the PGA Tour put its foot down and reaffirmed his ban from all events worldwide.
Doherty might need to call LIV Golf after this weekend to see if he's still allowed at their events.
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