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Cameras captured Scottish golfer Robert MacIntyre making an obscene gesture on Thursday.
Scottish newspaper The Scotsman reported on Friday that MacIntyre had been “reprimanded” for this.
The incident occurred on the par-5 15th hole. After hitting his approach shot into the water guarding the green, MacIntyre appeared to raise his middle finger in visible frustration.
Augusta National officials are known for enforcing strict standards of decorum. According to The Scotsman, MacIntyre was reminded of the code of conduct by one of the officials.
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Scotland’s Robert MacIntyre reacts on the 18th green during the second round of the 2026 Masters tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, April 10, 2026. (Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
The 27-year-old declined to speak to reporters after the round.
After a penalty, MacIntyre fired another shot into the pond. After yet another fall, he launched his next attempt entirely on the green. By the time the damage was done, he had made a quadruple bogey nine.
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Scotland’s Robert MacIntyre plays a shot from a bunker on the second hole during the second round of the 2026 Masters tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, April 10, 2026. (Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
MacIntyre also knocked his club to the ground on the 17th hole after a poor second shot. Earlier in the round, he was heard swearing on the 12th and 13th holes.
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Entering Augusta, MacIntyre was seen by many as a potential contender after strong performances at the Players Championship and the Texas Open. But after Thursday’s performance, his chances of qualifying seem slim.
For a tournament steeped in tradition and composure, MacIntyre’s collapse could end up being one of the defining storylines of the first round.
