Scottish golfer Robert MacIntyre faced significant scrutiny following his early exit from the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia, USA. After finishing the second round on April 10 with a score of 7-over par, MacIntyre was expected to miss the cut, which was projected at 4-over par. His performance included a frustrating first round where he scored 8-over par 80. A particularly controversial moment occurred when his second shot on the par-5 15th hole rolled back into the water, prompting him to raise a middle finger in frustration. This action, along with foul language and club slamming reported by ESPN, drew the ire of Masters officials, who reprimanded him for violating the club's strict etiquette rules. Following the rounds, MacIntyre did not engage with reporters, reflecting his disappointment as he misses the cut for the second consecutive year.