Key facts
- Scottie Scheffler expressed frustration with his caddie Ted Scott during the Memorial Tournament.
- Scheffler hit his tee shot into the water on the par 3 16th hole.
- He was heard yelling "I don't know what to do. I can't hear a word you're saying."
- Scheffler carded a +1 on the day, putting him six shots back of the leaders.
Scottie Scheffler, widely considered the world's best golfer, experienced a rare moment of frustration during the opening round of the Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village Golf Club. After a strong front nine, Scheffler struggled on the back nine, culminating in an incident on the par 3 16th hole. His tee shot landed in the water, leading to a double bogey. In a visible display of agitation, Scheffler was heard yelling at his caddie, Ted Scott, expressing confusion about club selection and wind conditions. He stated, "I don't know what to do. I can't hear a word you're saying. I feel like that was a good shot, now I'm in the water." Scheffler also mentioned, "I absolutely flush a seven iron, and we get the wind wrong, and I'm in the water." He later explained to reporters that the wind had switched unexpectedly, causing his shot to fall short. Despite the setback, Scheffler birdied the 17th hole, finishing the round with a +1 score, placing him six shots behind the leaders. The article notes that even top players can experience significant frustration with the game.