Scottie Scheffler shows sportsmanship amid gallery disruption at Presidents Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 27, 2026, 8:59 PM
Last updated Sep 27, 2026
Scottie Scheffler demonstrated notable sportsmanship during his match against Nico Echavarria at the Presidents Cup on September 27, 2026. Amid loud shouts from the gallery disrupting Echavarria's swing, Scheffler voiced disapproval of the fan behavior. He later conceded a lengthy putt to Echavarria, highlighting his respect for fair play. Despite the distractions, Scheffler won the match 2&1, contributing to the United States' efforts to close a significant deficit in the tournament.
- •Scottie Scheffler and Nico Echavarria played singles at the Presidents Cup.
- •Scheffler was 3-up with five holes remaining when the disruption occurred.
- •He conceded a 32-foot putt to Echavarria after a gallery incident.
- •Scheffler won the match 2&1, aiding the U.S. team's comeback effort.
- •The event took place at Medinah Country Club outside Chicago.
- 8:59 PMYahoo Sports — Scottie Scheffler's classy move offsets gallery shouting at Presidents Cup
"Scottie Scheffler had a moment of notable sportsmanship on Sunday at the Presidents Cup.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
PGA Tour•Sep 27, 2026, 8:05 PMFan yells in Nico Echavarria's backswing; Scottie Scheffler concedes par
PGA Tour•Sep 27, 2026, 7:23 PM2026 Presidents Cup TV schedule, Saturday four-ball matchups & start times
PGA Tour•Sep 27, 2026, 4:42 PMAir Force One does flyover at Medinah, Donald Trump visits first tee at Presidents Cup
PGA Tour•Sep 27, 2026, 4:12 PMTrump rallies USA fans in bid to inspire comeback victory at Presidents Cup
PGA Tour•Sep 27, 2026, 12:15 PMWhat makes Scottie Scheffler laugh about the arrest that once stunned golf?
PGA Tour•Sep 27, 2026, 4:21 AMPassion and competitive drive fuel Manhattan golfer’s success