Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleScottie Scheffler after his putt on the 13th (AP)World No. 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler expressed significant frustration towards his caddie, Ted Scott, during the opening round of The Memorial Tournament in Dublin, Ohio. The incident occurred on the 16th hole at Muirfield Village Golf Club when Scheffler's shot, which he believed was a 'flushed 7-iron,' landed on the green before bouncing into the water hazard. Scheffler attributed the misjudgment to incorrect wind assessment, stating: “We get the wind wrong, and I end up in the water. I don’t think you understand how frustrating that is.”His one-over-par first-round performance left him six shots behind the early leaders, including Wyndham Clark, JJ Spaun, Tommy Fleetwood, and Ryan Gerard, who were all at -5. The interaction divided golf fans, with many criticizing Scheffler's attitude and labeling him “insufferable” and a “crybaby”, while others dismissed the incident as minor, and his caddie remained calm throughout the exchange. In fullScottie Scheffler criticised after rant at caddie after finding water at Memorial TournamentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

Scottie Scheffler has some work to do if he wants to make it three in a row at the Memorial. The wind played tricks on him at Muirfield Village and led to a 73.

Scottie Scheffler is looking for a third straight win at the Memorial Tournament. However, Scheffler was not pleased with his caddie on Thursday.

World No.1 Scottie Scheffler unleashes a rare spray on his caddy after a tee shot ended up in a pond.

Golf star Scottie Scheffler lets fly at his caddie after a misjudged iron shot finds the water during a frustrating day at the Memorial.

The world No 1 was left furious after finding the water on the 16th in a disappointing first round in Dublin, Ohio, leaving him six shots back from the leaders

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Golf's world No.1 let his frustration get the better of him during a disappointing first round at the Memorial Tournament with his caddie taking the brunt of his outburst

The latest golf news sees Scottie Scheffler hit out on the course while Jack Nicklaus has aired his views

World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler had a rare emotional moment during the opening round of the Memorial Tournament on Thursday.

The world No. 1 made a late run after an early shank and three bogeys to shoot even par and give himself an outside chance at the Memorial Tournament.