Robert MacIntyre Misses Cut at 2026 Masters After Frustration and Reprimand
Scottish golfer Robert MacIntyre missed the cut at the 2026 Masters Tournament after posting scores of 80 and 79, totaling 11-over par. He received a formal reprimand from officials for using profane language, slamming his club, and making a middle finger gesture on the 15th hole during the first round.
Usa TodayOfficials issued a formal reprimand for conduct during the first round.
The reprimand addressed violations of the tournament's code of conduct. Officials reminded the player of the expected etiquette at the event. The player did not speak with reporters after completing either round.
This marks the second consecutive year the player has missed the cut at the Masters. After the second round on April 10, 2026, the player posted an AI-generated image on Instagram. The image depicted the player as one of the Masters gnomes holding up a middle finger, referencing the incident on the 15th hole.
A leading player entered the second round tied for first place.
The world No. 1 posted a 2-over par 74 in the second round. Other players faced challenges to make the cut.
Key Facts
Story Timeline
4 events- April 10, 2026 — After second round
MacIntyre posted AI gnome image on Instagram referencing middle finger gesture.
1 sourceUSA Today - April 10, 2026 — Second round
MacIntyre scored 79 with five birdies but started with double bogey and missed cut.
2 sourcesUSA Today · GB News - April 9, 2026 — First round
MacIntyre scored 80, including quadruple bogey on 15th, used profanity, slammed club, and gestured middle finger.
3 sourcesUSA Today · GB News · AP News - Post-first round — April 9, 2026
Officials reprimanded MacIntyre for conduct violating tournament code.
2 sourcesUSA Today · GB News
Potential Impact
- 01
MacIntyre misses weekend rounds at 2026 Masters.
- 02
MacIntyre's world ranking faces potential decline from missed cut.
- 03
Tournament enforces stricter etiquette monitoring for players.
- 04
Social media post draws attention to player frustrations at majors.
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