Scottie Scheffler struggles at The Memorial after caddie confrontation
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 12:22 AM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
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.
- •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.
- 12:22 AMYahoo Sports — Scottie Scheffler gets heated after hitting water ball at Memorial
- 11:56 PMYahoo Sports — Scottie Scheffler does not hold back at caddie after water ball
- 11:45 PMYahoo Sports — What Scottie Scheffler did immediately after his controversial opening round at The Memorial
- 10:59 PMYahoo Sports — Scottie Scheffler speaks out after snapping at his caddie in frustration on day one at The Memorial
"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.
"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.
"Scottie Scheffler is looking for a third straight win at the Memorial Tournament. However, Scheffler was not pleased with his caddie on Thursday.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 5, 2026, 12:22 AMScottie Scheffler gets heated after hitting water ball at Memorial
Scottie Scheffler has his work cut out in his bid to three-peat as champion at the Memorial Tournament.
- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 11:56 PMScottie Scheffler does not hold back at caddie after water ball
Scottie Scheffler is looking for a third straight win at the Memorial Tournament. However, Scheffler was not pleased with his caddie on Thursday.
- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 11:45 PMWhat Scottie Scheffler did immediately after his controversial opening round at The Memorial
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.
- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 10:59 PMScottie Scheffler speaks out after snapping at his caddie in frustration on day one at The Memorial
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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