Masters 2026: Scottie Scheffler gets spicy after Round 3 at Augusta
Scheffler fired a 7-under 65 to get himself back in contention, but wasn't thrilled with some questions after his round.
Scottie Scheffler of the United States reacts on the 17th hole during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images) David Cannon via Getty Images AUGUSTA, Ga. — Scottie Scheffler — stoic, reserved polite Scottie Scheffler — was a little spicy after Round 3 of the Masters.
After carding five birdies and an eagle to match the lowest round of the tournament — a 7-under 65 — Scheffler was asked if his round could have been even better. “That's just a terrible question,” Scheffler said. “Next question.
Awful. ” Except that it wasn’t a terrible question considering the circumstances. He had a birdie putt lip out at 3, then parred the remaining par 5s, which were extremely gettable Saturday.
And considering he entered the day 12 shots back of Rory McIlroy, likely needing every stroke he can gain on the defending champion, it wasn’t an unfair question. How do we know? Because even Scheffler, himself, agreed the round could have been better.