‘It’s Getting Physical’: Golf World Reacts to Viral Scottie Scheffler Cameron Smith Moment at FedExCup Playoffs
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January 6, 2022; Maui, Hawaii, USA; Cameron Smith acknowledges after making his putt on the 18th hole during the first round of the Sentry Tournament of Champions golf tournament at Kapalua Resort – The Plantation Course. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
The first leg of the FedExCup playoffs, the FedEx St. Jude Championship, has begun at the TPC Southwind on Thursday. Scottie Scheffler and Cameron Smith were seen playing in the same group in its first round. As the world’s no. 1 and no. 2 golfers, respectively, the golf world expected to watch a fierce competition between the two. However, what they got to witness was nothing anybody would have ever expected!
In the video circulating all over the internet, Scheffler can be seen walking in the line of Smith when he was reading his putt.
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Scottie Scheffler making it known what he thinks of Cam Smith’s move to LIV. pic.twitter.com/lRyoJDCzTL
— John Nucci (@JNucci23) August 11, 2022
It is part of golf etiquette to walk around the opponent when he or she is reading his putt. As a professional golfer, Scottie Scheffler was at least expected to apologize for breaking the golf etiquette. However, all he did was share an awkward look with the Australian golfer.
Notably, recent reports stated that the 150th Open champion is next in line to join LIV Golf. The reports are yet to be confirmed. However, suspicions have been raised after watching the awkward encounter between the two golfers.
Twitter reacts to the awkward moment
Recently, the professional golfer Cameron Percy stated that his fellow Australian golfer, Cameron Smith, is to join the LIV Golf Invitational Series. Moreover, The Telegraph reported that he received $AUD140 million for playing in the Saudi-backed league.
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Since such a rumor revolves around the golfer, the golf world believes that Scheffler’s actions are somehow related to the news.
It's getting physical now. Can the LIV dudes just pack and go.
— Trailblazer (@benshoko) August 11, 2022
In my opinion the difference isn’t too big. Granted actually stepping in his line can affect the ball. Both moves are extremely rude. it’s virtually impossible for Scotty to be unaware of what he did. I don’t buy “accidentally or unintentionally.”
— RobertTheTitleGuy (@RobertTitleGuy) August 11, 2022
That’s totally unprofessional.Shows he lack of class.
— Mike Foster (@Big_Mike_Foster) August 11, 2022
The fact that PGA players can’t get off their high horse is making their product less watchable. If they want to talk morals, they better not look into every sponsorship of the PGA…
— Ryan Driver (@grd8901) August 12, 2022
Cam Smith is 5 yards back from his mark. What was Scheffler supposed to do? Walk in the bunker? He didnt step in his line. He walked in between Smith and his ball mark. Big difference.
— Scott Lucidi (@lucidi_scott) August 12, 2022
If this was intentional, a lot of respect lost Scottie. Not a liv guy but that’s Busch league and shows his head clearly isn’t in the right place. His score reflected that today
— Arthur Archie (@arthurarchie567) August 11, 2022
Why give respect to someone that doesn’t deserve it?
— Bill Johnson (@Bill43111) August 11, 2022
Hopefully Scottie will be suspended for deliberately trying to put off a competitor
Of course we know that won’t happen— Andrew Kirby (@AndrewKirbyGolf) August 11, 2022
Notably, the golf world had different opinions on the matter. While some justified Scheffler’s actions, others didn’t. Some even expressed their opposition to letting Smith play in the FedExCup playoffs, despite joining the LIV Golf.
Has Cameron Smith already signed with LIV Golf?
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“You know, my goal here is to win the FedExCup Playoffs,” Smith said in the press meet when the reporters asked him about the rumors. “That’s all I’m here for,” he further stated. “If there’s something I need to say regarding the PGA Tour or LIV, it’ll come from Cameron Smith, not Cameron Percy.”
Smith won his first major championship at the 2022 Open Championship held at St. Andrews, the home of golf. Notably, he had then addressed the rumors of him joining the LIV Golf with a vague response. “I don’t know, mate,” he had said then.
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Do you think the Australian golfer will play for the Saudi-backed golf league and leave the PGA Tour?
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