Scottie Scheffler explodes at journalist after unfortunate question at the 2026 Masters: “Terrible question!”
At the 2026 Masters, tensions were high, and Scottie Scheffler did not hold back when a journalist questioned his performance in the third round. The current world number one in golf responded sharply and directly, making it clear he was displeased with a question he deemed completely inappropriate, despite having delivered his best day of the week.
On Saturday, April 11, Scheffler shone at Augusta, registering an impressive 7 under par with a score of 65 strokes, without any bogeys, boosted by five birdies and one eagle. After a modest start with scores of 70 and 74 in the first two days, the American player seemed to have finally found his ideal rhythm. However, during the press conference, when a fan asked what he thought his performance could have been, Scheffler did not hesitate to cut off the question: “That’s a terrible question. Next, please. Horrible,” the golfer shot back.
Scheffler’s response, although terse, demonstrates the pressure and frustration that top athletes feel when confronted with criticism or aggressive questions, especially when they are trying to make up ground in a demanding competition like the Masters. After this third round, Scheffler climbed 17 positions in the leaderboard, tying for seventh place with a total of 7 under par, four strokes behind leaders Rory McIlroy and Cameron Young.
McIlroy, who shared the lead before day 3, saw his advantage slip away after an uneven round that left him at 11 under par, tied at the top with Young, who recorded a solid 68. The 2026 Masters is proving to be more unpredictable than ever.
Check out the top positions in the standings after the third round of the 2026 Masters:
– T1. Cameron Young: -11
– T1. Rory McIlroy: -11
– Sam Burns: -10
– Shane Lowry: -9
– T5. Jason Day: -8
– T5. Justin Rose: -8
– T7. Scottie Scheffler: -7
– T7. Haotong Li: -7
– T9. Patrick Cantlay: -6
– T9. Russell Henley: -6
– T9. Patrick Reed: -6
– T12. Collin Morikawa: -5
– T12. Jake Knapp: -5
– T12. Ben Griffin: -5
– T15. Ryan Gerard: -4
– T15. Xander Schauffele: -4
– T15. Brooks Koepka: -4
– T15. Wyndham Clark: -4
– T15. Tyrrell Hatton: -4
– T15. Tommy Fleetwood: -4
The big question for golf fans now is: when will Scottie Scheffler enter the final round in an attempt to stage a comeback? The tee-off for the final round is scheduled for 1:52 PM local time, with Scheffler playing alongside Haotong Li.
Check out the pairings for the final round of the 2026 Masters, so you don’t miss a moment of this thrilling conclusion:
– 9:06 – Aaron Rai, Charl Schwartzel
– 9:17 – Gary Woodland, Kurt Kitayama
– 9:28 – Jon Rahm, Sergio Garcia
– 9:39 – Si Woo Kim, Rasmus Højgaard
– 9:50 – Keegan Bradley, Dustin Johnson
– 10:01 – Matt McCarty, Corey Conners
– 10:12 – Viktor Hovland, Justin Thomas
– 10:23 – Alex Noren, Maverick McNealy
– 10:45 – Adam Scott, Marco Penge
– 10:56 – Harris English, Sam Stevens
– 11:07 – Brian Harman, Jordan Spieth
– 11:18 – Sungjae Im, Hideki Matsuyama
– 11:29 – Sepp Straka, Jacob Bridgeman
– 11:40 – Chris Gotterup, Kristoffer Reitan
– 11:51 – Michael Brennan, Max Homa
– 12:13 – Nick Taylor, Matt Fitzpatrick
– 12:24 – Ludvig Åberg, Brian Campbell
– 12:35 – Tyrrell Hatton, Tommy Fleetwood
– 12:46 – Brooks Koepka, Wyndham Clark
– 12:57 – Ryan Gerard, Xander Schauffele
– 13:08 – Jake Knapp, Ben Griffin
– 13:30 – Patrick Reed, Collin Morikawa
– 13:41 – Patrick Cantlay, Russell Henley
– 13:52 – Scottie Scheffler, Haotong Li
– 14:03 – Jason Day, Justin Rose
– 14:14 – Sam Burns, Shane Lowry
– 14:25 – Cameron Young, Rory McIlroy
With the 2026 Masters heating up, the final round promises to be breathtaking. Scheffler will need to maintain maximum concentration to try to overcome the leaders’ advantage and defy expectations. The clash between the stars of world golf is set, and the audience is eager to see who will lift the coveted green trophy.
Stay tuned for every shot of this epic duel at Augusta National!
This article first appeared on Apito Final.
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