Robert MacIntyre was left fuming after dropping to Masters accomplice Scottie Scheffler at a earlier Main
Scottie Scheffler made Robert MacIntyre need to smash his golf equipment at a earlier main event (Picture: (Picture by Roger Wimmer/ISI Images/ISI Images by way of Getty Pictures))
Robert MacIntyre confessed he wished to “smash up my golf golf equipment” after squandering a commanding result in 2026 Masters accomplice Scottie Scheffler on the BMW Championship final August. MacIntyre held a four-shot benefit over the world No.1 heading into the ultimate day, however successive bogeys and only a single birdie allowed Scheffler to pounce and clinch the title.
Following the loss, it was no shock that MacIntyre was blunt with the media after falling in need of what would have been his third PGA Tour victory. He additionally made his frustrations abundantly clear when quizzed on what areas of his recreation wanted bettering.
In response to that query, he mentioned: “Proper now, not a clue. Proper now, I need to go and smash up my golf golf equipment, to be trustworthy with you.” MacIntyre’s irritation was solely comprehensible given how the ultimate 18 holes unfolded, with Scheffler repeatedly leaving the door ajar, just for the-29 year-old to hit 4 bogeys and end the spherical three-over par.
A number of wayward tee photographs compounded his difficulties, and Scheffler in the end sealed his outstanding turnaround with an outstanding chip-in on the seventeenth. MacIntyre had beforehand remarked: “I bought off to a fully horrific begin. I felt nice going out immediately. I wasn’t even anticipating to be over par, to be trustworthy.
Defending champion Rory McIlroy, Bryson DeChambeau, Jon Rahm, Justin Rose and Jordan Spieth among the many huge names getting their rounds underway earlier within the day. Two distinguished gamers conspicuously absent from Augusta this week are Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson.
The latter introduced he’s stepping away from golf “for an prolonged interval” attributable to a household well being matter. Woods, in the meantime, additionally confirmed his intention to prioritise his well being and “search remedy” within the wake of a automobile accident. The 50-year-old has since been charged with driving beneath the affect and, by means of his authorized staff, entered a not responsible plea.
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