The mystery surrounding a fart during Scottie Scheffler’s approach shot at the 17th hole of Royal Portrush on Thursday at The Open has finally been clarified. The Champion Golfer of the Year openly admitted it was his own moment caught on camera during the tournament.
Scottie Scheffler Opens Up About the Unexpected Moment
Speaking on Barstool Sports’ Pardon My Take, Scheffler explained how long rounds and different food can lead to such incidents.
“You’re out there for like six hours. You’re eating some different food over there. Some stuff’s going to happen,”
he said.
Scheffler also reflected on how the sound was picked up by microphones during the broadcast.
“You never know when the boom mic is there. You never know what they’re going to pick up. I’m actually surprised it hasn’t happened more in the past, picking up stuff like that. I literally didn’t think anything about it, and after we got inside, Xander Schauffele was showing me the video. He pulls up the video and I see myself standing on 17, and I’m like, ‘Oh, I know what this is,’”
he added.
Details on the Fart and Players’ Reaction
When asked to grade the sound of the fart, Scheffler responded,
“It had a nice sound to it.”
He joked about the timing of it, saying,
“As long as we were outside, it was perfect.”
Regarding whether the fart had an odor, Scheffler was quick to note,
“No, we were outside, the breeze was blowing,”
before adding humorously, “Somebody else caught it.”
Significance of the Moment and Public Reaction
This candid admission by Scottie Scheffler offers a rare and humorous glimpse into the realities of professional golf, where long hours and intense focus combine with human moments. The lighthearted nature of the incident, and Scheffler’s willingness to discuss it openly, has resonated with fans and fellow golfers alike, adding a relatable aspect to the otherwise high-pressure environment of The Open.
As the tournament progresses, such moments remind audiences that even champion athletes face everyday challenges, making Scheffler’s openness a refreshing break from the norm in professional sports coverage.
Our Reader’s Queries
Q. What was Scottie Scheffler upset about?
A. The PGA of America chose not to allow “preferred lies,” meaning players must play the ball from where it rests. Scheffler was annoyed by this decision, saying that having mud on the ball adds luck into the game.
Q. Did Scottie Scheffler cry when he won the Masters?
A. After winning the Green Jacket, he confessed that he cried a lot that morning because he was extremely stressed. He shared with Meredith that he felt unprepared.