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Scottie Scheffler shuts down a reporter after a bizarre Masters question

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Rex Villas | Last updated Apr 12, 2026 9:08 AM ET

Scottie Scheffler was not going to let an odd question from a reporter ruin his incredible Saturday at the 2026 Masters.

Scheffler fired a 7-under 65 in the third round of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga., giving his chances of winning a green jacket this year a big boost. It was also his career-best round at the Masters, but a reporter still asked the world’s top-ranked player if his day could have been better.

“Scottie, that was a great round today. What do you feel like it could have or should have been?” asked the reporter.

The 29-year-old Scheffler did not try to sugarcoat his response, telling the reporter exactly how he felt about the question.

“Just a terrible question. Next question. Awful,” Scheffler said.

I kinda can't tell if he's joking or not…certainly softens it with the laugh and smile pic.twitter.com/BRhu2t6ZFC
— Dan Rapaport (@Daniel_Rapaport) April 11, 2026

Scheffler undeniably had a masterclass on Saturday, showing everyone once again why he’s the best player on the planet. He had an eagle on the second hole of the third round, followed by five birdies. Scheffler never shot worse than par as he put the field on notice.

A four-time major champion, Scheffler is looking to win his third green jacket. He first won the Masters in 2022 and then again in 2024. Scheffler also entered this year’s edition of the Masters with a win and three top-five finishes through six starts in the 2026 PGA Tour season.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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