Robert MacIntyre faces reprimand after giving Masters the middle finger
The Independent • • sports
Key Points:
- Robert MacIntyre is expected to receive a reprimand at the Masters after showing frustration by raising his middle finger and swearing during a difficult first round, where he scored +8 and carded a quadruple-bogey nine on the 15th hole.
- MacIntyre’s behavior, including slamming clubs and using profanity, was caught on TV, prompting apologies from commentators and likely a warning due to Augusta National’s strict etiquette rules.
- Despite the reprimand, MacIntyre is 13 shots behind the leaders Rory McIlroy and Sam Burns and left the course without speaking to reporters, putting his chances of making the cut in jeopardy.
- Defending champion Rory McIlroy praised his strong start, describing his nerves and confidence as consistent with previous years and expressing optimism about his chances for back-to-back Masters victories.
