Min Woo Lee comments on Scottie Scheffler's frustrations at Memorial Tournament
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 11:30 AM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
Min Woo Lee expressed sympathy for Scottie Scheffler following his outburst during the opening round of the Memorial Tournament earlier this year. Scheffler struggled with his performance, particularly on the 16th hole where he made a double bogey after misjudging the wind. Lee noted that such reactions occur more frequently on the PGA Tour than the public realizes, emphasizing the difficulty of the course. He suggested that the presence of a nearby microphone amplified the situation while also pointing out that caddies are accustomed to such pressures and player frustrations. Lee shared his credentials on the PGA Tour, highlighting the importance of understanding these dynamics among players and their caddies.
- •Lee sympathizes with Scheffler's frustrations during the Memorial Tournament
- •Scheffler had previous success at the tournament, winning the last two years
- •Misjudged wind conditions contributed to Scheffler's performance issue
- •Lee indicates that frustration is common among golfers
- •Microphone placement can expose emotions during high-pressure situations
- 11:30 AMYahoo Sports — Min Woo Lee suggests what he didn’t like after Scottie Scheffler’s outburst at Memorial
"Min Woo Lee has admitted that he had a lot of sympathy for Scottie Scheffler after he let his frustrations boil over during the opening round at the Memorial Tournament earlier this year, suggesting that he was desperately unlucky to have a microphone so close to him. Scheffler left himself with plenty of work to do just to make the cut at Muirfield Village back in June.
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