Scheffler Gives Away Long Putt After Medinah Outburst
The world’s top-ranked player halted play’s edge after a spectator disrupted Nico Echavarria’s tee shot.
Scottie Scheffler conceded a par attempt of about 32 feet during Sunday’s Presidents Cup singles match at Medinah Country Club. The gesture came after a spectator shouted while Nico Echavarria was swinging on the 14th hole. Echavarria’s drive veered sharply right, and Scheffler immediately told the fan the behavior was unacceptable.
Scheffler still had a birdie chance, while Echavarria’s recovery finished beyond the green. Scheffler awarded the Colombian the hole-saving putt, then failed to convert his own birdie try, leaving the hole tied. Scheffler went on to beat Echavarria 2-and-1, and the United States eventually won the team competition 17-13. Echavarria, playing in his first Presidents Cup after sitting out the opening two days, called the act a reflection of Scheffler’s character. Scheffler said players deserve quiet while preparing and making a shot, and that the interruption was deeply frustrating. Echavarria also described the Chicago crowd as a difficult atmosphere, with some fans celebrating International misses as much as American successes.
- The disputed hole was the 14th at Medinah Country Club.
- Scheffler won the singles match 2-and-1.
- The United States captured the Presidents Cup, 17-13.
- Echavarria was making his Presidents Cup debut.
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