Scottie Scheffler struggles at The Memorial after caddie confrontation

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Scottie Scheffler struggles at The Memorial after caddie confrontation
Summary

Scottie Scheffler experienced a tense moment during day one of The Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village when he snapped at his caddie, Ted Scott, after hitting his tee shot into the water on the 16th hole. Despite starting strong with a two-under par on the front nine, Scheffler finished his round with a two-over par 74. His frustration over the wind conditions led him to blame his caddie during the walk to the green and after a double bogey. After the round, Scheffler addressed the incident, indicating the wind change affected his shot’s direction.

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By the Numbers
  • •Scheffler shot a two-over par 74 on day one at The Memorial.
  • •He snapped at caddie Ted Scott after a shot into the water.
  • •Frustrations stemmed from changing wind conditions.
  • •Scheffler expressed disappointment over the shot during post-round comments.
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What they're saying
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Scottie Scheffler hasn’t been himself so far this year, and that was abundantly clear in his opening round at the Memorial. Scheffler is looking to become the second man to win three straight Memorial Tournaments this year, following in the footsteps of Tiger Woods, but he’s left himself with plenty of work to do after Thursday’s play.

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Scottie Scheffler caused real controversy on day one of The Memorial Tournament when he snapped at his caddie, Ted Scott, after hitting his ball into the water on the par-three 16th hole. Scheffler has cut a frustrated figure at times out on the golf course this season.

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Scottie Scheffler caused plenty of controversy during the opening round of The Memorial Tournament. Scheffler posted a round of one-over par 73 on day one at The Memorial, but his behavior on the par-three 16th hole stole the headlines.

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