Masters 2026: Robert MacIntyre flips off Augusta green in frustration
Robert MacIntyre had a frustrating day at the Masters, shooting an 8-over 80 and showing his anger on the course.
AUGUSTA, Ga. ā Augusta National is known to test even the greatest of golfers, often pushing those beyond the limits of frustrations they've ever experienced. For Robert MacIntyre, his breaking point came late Thursday.
The Scot was 1 under through 4 holes in the 2026 Masters before trouble mounted. Bogeys on 5 and 6. A double on the ninth.
But it wasn't over. His second shot on the par-5 15th green landed on the putting surface but rolled back into the water, and MacIntyre raised a middle finger toward the green in frustration. After a drop, he hit another ball in the water.
His sixth shot went over the green, and he eventually put a 9 on the card. More: Masters 2026 hub: Scoreboard, stories and more MacIntyre declined to speak with reporters after signing his scorecard. His 8-over 80 puts him five shots outside the projected cut line to begin Friday's second round.