Scottie Scheffler explodes at a journalist after an unfortunate question at the 2026 Masters: “Terrible question!”
At the 2026 Masters, the tension was sky-high and Scottie Scheffler couldn’t contain himself when a journalist questioned his performance in the third round. The current world number one in golf responded briefly and directly, making his displeasure clear over a question he considered completely inappropriate, despite having the best day of the week.
On Saturday, 11 April, Scheffler shone on the Augusta course with an impressive 7 under par, scoring 65 shots, with no bogeys and boosted by five birdies and an eagle. After a modest start with 70 and 74 shots in the first two days, the American player finally seemed to have found his ideal rhythm. However, during the press conference, when a fan asked what he thought about his performance, Scheffler did not hesitate to cut the question: “That’s a terrible question. Next, please. Horrible,” shot the golfer.
Scheffler’s response, although curt, demonstrates the pressure and frustration top athletes feel when confronted with criticism or aggressive questions, especially when they are trying to catch up in such a demanding competition as the Masters. After this third round, Scheffler rose 17 places in the leaderboard, tying for seventh with a total of 7 under par, four shots behind leaders Rory McIlroy and Cameron Young.
McIlroy, who shared the lead before day 3, saw his advantage slip away after an inconsistent round that left him 11 under par, tied at the top with Young, who scored a solid 68 shots. The 2026 Masters appears, therefore, more unpredictable than ever.
Check out the main positions on the leaderboard 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 to attempt a comeback? The tee-off for the final round is scheduled for 13:52 local time, with Scheffler playing alongside Haotong Li.
See the pairings for the last round of the 2026 Masters, so you don’t miss this electrifying finish:
– 09:06 – Aaron Rai, Charl Schwartzel – 09:17 – Gary Woodland, Kurt Kitayama – 09:28 – Jon Rahm, Sergio Garcia – 09:39 – Si Woo Kim, Rasmus Højgaard – 09:50 – 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 a feverish 2026 Masters, the final day promises to be breath-taking. Scheffler will need to maintain maximum concentration to try to surpass the leaders’ advantage and defy expectations. The showdown between the world’s golf stars is set and the crowd is eager to see who will lift the coveted green trophy.
Stay tuned for every shot in this epic duel at Augusta National!
