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Most Bizarre PGA Tour Autograph Requests? Pros Share Their Stories

From kids to cans, Tour players are asked to sign plenty of odd items and shared the weirdest with Sports Illustrated.

John Schwarb, Art Stricklin, Jeff Ritter

Akshay Bhatia is a popular player on the autograph line. But what’s the most unusual thing he has signed?
Akshay Bhatia is a popular player on the autograph line. But what’s the most unusual thing he has signed? / Matt Stone-Imagn Images

Earlier this summer Sports Illustrated surveyed a number of PGA Tour players about a range of topics, from swings they envy to advice for college players to favorite tournament courses and much more. Look for answers to all of these subjects in the days ahead. We think you’ll enjoy.

Previous topics: What they'd do if not playing | Favorite golf memorabilia | Most enviable swing

Today’s question:

What’s the Strangest Thing a Fan Has Asked You to Sign?

“It’s all strange to me. I’ve signed a lot of arms.” — Matt Kuchar

“I’ve signed a lot of kids.” — Jordan Spieth

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“Lots of arms from kids.” — Aaron Baddeley

“I've signed a lot, but if they ask you to sign an arm or a face, you know they're not going to keep it very long.” — Rickie Fowler

“A forehead. I asked his parent’s permission first.” — Charley Hoffman

“I signed a poker chip once. And a koozie.” — Ryan Palmer

“Probably a soda can.” — Davis Riley

PGA golfer Scottie Scheffler signs autographs for young fans during the 2025 WM Phoenix Open pro-am at TPC Scottsdale.
World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler is in constant demand from fans. / Patrick Breen/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

“Maybe a paper cup.” — Scottie Scheffler

“Either a plastic cup or a stomach.” — Akshay Bhatia

“A yarmulke.” — Webb Simpson

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John Schwarb
JOHN SCHWARB

John Schwarb is a senior editor for Sports Illustrated covering golf. Prior to joining SI in March 2022, he worked for ESPN.com, PGATour.com, Tampa Bay Times and Indianapolis Motor Speedway. He is the author of The Little 500: The Story of the World's Greatest College Weekend. A member of the Golf Writers Association of America, Schwarb has a bachelor's in journalism from Indiana University.

Art Stricklin
ART STRICKLIN

Art Stricklin is an award-winning golf writer based in Dallas and the president of the Texas Golf Writers Association. He spent more than a decade working for Texas newspapers. Stricklin is the author of 10 books, including, “Thanks for the Memories,” on the history of Northwood Club in Dallas, and “Links, Lore & Legends: The Story of Texas Golf.” He has become one of Texas’ foremost experts on golf history and travel, having witnessed a countless number of professional and amateur golf tournaments in the state. His work has been published in regional, national and international titles, including Sports Illustrated, Connoisseur Golf, Golf Magazine, Texas Monthly, Global Golf Post, D Magazine and Texas Golfer Magazine. Email: astrick@flash.net; Twitter: @artstricklin

Jeff Ritter
JEFF RITTER

Jeff Ritter is the managing director of SI Golf. He has more than 20 years of sports media experience, and previously was the general manager at the Morning Read, where he led that business's growth and joined SI as part of an acquisition in 2022. Earlier in his career he spent more than a decade at SI and Golf Magazine, and his journalism awards include a MIN Magazine Award and an Edward R. Murrow Award for sports reporting. He received a bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan and a master's from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism.

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