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Scottish golfer Robert MacIntyre risks disciplinary action for meltdown at the Masters of Augusta

He showed the middle finger to a camera and slammed the ground with his club.
Javier Escribano Editor Spain 10 April 2026

Scottish golfer Robert MacIntyre, ranked eighth in the PGA Tour, has been criticised by his disrespectful behaviour, showing his middle finger to the camera while struggling in the Augusta National, continuously sending the ball to the pond and making a quadruple bogey that caused him to fall to the bottom of the leaderboard, ending with 8+ after the first day.

He was also seen slamming the golf course with the club out of frustration, which led to many users on social media mocking him and also criticising the attitude of the 29-year-old.

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MacIntyre refused to speak to the media yesterday, and according to BBC, he could receive disciplinary action for his lack of manners, as Masters organisers are reportedly known for their strict behaviour rules. The Scot was as high as fifth in the PGA rankings earlier this year and finished fourth at the Players Championship.

Editor Spain Javier Escribano wrote for Gamereactor from 2024, covering sport alongside video games and world news. His work appeared on the Spanish and international editions.
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