World No.1 Scottie Scheffler appeared to interrupt one in all golf’s unwritten guidelines in a doubtlessly frosty moment with Australian star Cameron Smith.
Through the first spherical of the PGA Tour’s FedEx St. Jude Championship, Scheffler walked instantly in entrance of Smith as he lined up his putt on the twelfth inexperienced.
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The reigning British Open champion will be seen wanting up in bemusement earlier than switching focus again to his shot.
Golf etiquette dictates you must all the time stroll round somebody when they’re on the inexperienced and by no means throughout the road of their shot.
It comes simply days after reports emerged Smith has signed an eye-watering $A143 million deal to affix the Saudi-backed LIV Golf sequence.
Scheffler, who has been vital of the breakaway tour in the previous, appeared nonchalant and didn’t provide a right away apology – elevating the suggestion it was a deliberate act.
Many followers had been fast to identify the awkward moment and slammed the American on Twitter, though some viewers insisted there was no stress with the pair later seen high-fiving after Smith made an eagle on the thirteenth gap.
Whereas the Aussie is but to verify he’ll be part of LIV Golf, he mentioned he was prepared for anticipated backlash as he once more deflected the query after his spherical.
“I’m ready to cop some heat. I understand that’s what I’ve said,” he advised Sky Sports activities.
“I’m here to win the FedEx Cup playoffs, that’s my number one goal. Whatever happens after that will come from me.”
Smith completed with a three-under spherical of 67 to be in a tie for thirtieth, whereas Scheffler carded a one-over to be languishing in 86th place.
The world No.2 might soar to high spot in the standings if he wins in Memphis.
