Scottie Scheffler's classy move offsets gallery shouting at Presidents Cup
Yahoo Sports • • sports
Key Points:
- At the Presidents Cup at Medinah Country Club, a fan shouted "Go Scottie!" during Nico Echavarria's backswing, disrupting the match between Scottie Scheffler and Echavarria.
- Scheffler, ranked No. 1 in the world, condemned the interruption, emphasizing the need for silence while players prepare to hit their shots.
- In response to the disruption, Scheffler conceded a 32-foot par putt to Echavarria as a gesture of sportsmanship and apology for the fan's behavior.
- Scheffler ultimately won the match 2&1, contributing to the U.S. team's effort to overcome a historic deficit in the Presidents Cup.
- The incident highlights ongoing issues with unruly behavior from galleries at major golf events, prompting calls for stricter enforcement and ejection of disruptive fans.
