making an obscene gesture<\/a> (see below) towards the hazard in a moment captured on broadcast.<\/p>\nMacIntyre’s frustrations had already been evident earlier in the round, with audible expletives as his challenge slipped away.<\/p>\n
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Robert MacIntyre<\/p>\n
While he recovered slightly with a second-round 71, it was not enough to make the weekend, extending his run of missed cuts at Augusta.<\/p>\n
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Following his early exit, MacIntyre again avoided reporters and instead posted on social media \u2014 sharing an AI-generated image of a Masters gnome mimicking his on-course gesture (see below).\u00a0<\/p>\n
The post, widely seen as tongue-in-cheek, nevertheless drew further scrutiny given Augusta National\u2019s well-known emphasis on tradition and player conduct.<\/p>\n
It has since been confirmed that MacIntyre was reprimanded by club officials for his actions during the opening round.<\/p>\n
An update has also since emerged that the two-time PGA Tour winner sustained a neck injury on the eve of The Masters.<\/p>\n
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Robert MacIntyre’s post on Instagram<\/p>\n
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The episode has sparked renewed debate around professionalism and emotional control, particularly for a player regarded as one of Europe\u2019s leading talents.<\/p>\n
Some observers have even questioned whether repeated incidents could impact his long-term standing with Augusta National, although no further action has been announced.<\/p>\n
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MacIntyre opened brightly at the RBC Heritage<\/p>\n
Speaking after his strong start at Harbour Town on Thursday, MacIntyre acknowledged his behaviour was not ideal \u2014 but stopped short of expressing full regret.<\/p>\n
\u201cI know what I\u2019ve done isn\u2019t the best way of me doing things,\u201d he told Sky Sports Golf’s Dougherty.<\/p>\n
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\u201cI wear my heart on my sleeve. I\u2019m trying my best to control my emotions. I work with someone back home and there’s a lot going on. I\u2019m disappointed with that.\u201d<\/p>\n
However, he made it clear he is not overly concerned by external criticism as he goes in search of a hat-trick of PGA Tour titles this weekend.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m very good at putting things behind me,\u201d continued MacIntyre.<\/p>\n
\u201cThings that get said elsewhere doesn\u2019t phase me.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019ve got my family, friends and team \u2014 they are the ones I listen to and if I\u2019ve done something wrong, they\u2019ll tell me.<\/p>\n
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\u201cThat’s how I go about life. I just do what I want, how we want, not just personally, but with my family and friends and we go about our business the way we want to do it.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cSome people like it, some people don\u2019t, but at the end of the day it\u2019s a job and I try to perform the best I can.\u201d<\/p>\n
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