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Could Robert MacIntyre have his Masters invite taken away next year? One golf powerbroker thinks it's possible
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Chubby Chandler, a golf powerbroker, suggests that Robert MacIntyre's behavior could result in his Masters invite being revoked next year. MacIntyre's recent performance included an opening round of 80 and unsportsmanlike conduct during the tournament.
One golf powerbroker thinks it's possible Robert MacIntyre could have his Masters invite taken away next year.
Chubby Chandler, Rory McIlroy's former agent, believes the 29-year-old Scot's "ugly" behavior could lead to his invite from Augusta National being "voided."
MacIntyre had a rough opening round 80 that included a quadruple-bogey nine on the par-5 15th hole. He had already lost his cool on a couple of occasions, but cameras caught him flipping off the pond in front of the green.
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According to The Scotsman, MacIntyre was reprimanded by Augusta National following the round. But that didn't keep him from posting a gnome depicting himself giving the middle finger as an Instagram story after he missed the cut on Friday.
"It might have gone something like, ‘listen, young Mr. MacIntyre, if you behave like that again, you’ll find your invitation won’t be turning up next year.'" Chandler told Action Network. (h/t Bunkered)
"Because everybody gets invited. Even though you qualify to play, everybody gets invited. He’s just got to stop that. It’s ugly, isn’t it?" Chandler added. "He could have his invitation to next year’s Masters void because they’ve been known to do that before."
MacIntyre certainly isn't the first person to run afoul of Augusta National's notoriously strict rules. There have been plenty of players, analysts and patron's who have wound up in the club's penalty box through the years.
Chandler compared MacIntyre's situation to that of a couple of his clients, Lee Westwood and Darren Clark, when they emerged as bona fide contenders to win majors. They had to learn how to deal with the extra pressure and expectations.
“It’s immature from Bob,” Chandler said. “His game is brilliant. His chipping, his pitching, his putting is all great. He just has to mature.”
MacIntyre wasn't the only European player under the spotlight at Augusta for bad behavior. Sergio Garcia also had an outburst on Sunday that drew the club's attention. He issued a formal apology on Tuesday.
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Q&A
What did Robert MacIntyre do to potentially lose his Masters invite?
Robert MacIntyre exhibited unsportsmanlike behavior, including flipping off a pond during the tournament, which has raised concerns about his future invites.
Who is Chubby Chandler and what did he say about MacIntyre?
Chubby Chandler is a golf powerbroker and former agent of Rory McIlroy, who believes MacIntyre's 'ugly' behavior could lead to his Masters invite being voided.
What was Robert MacIntyre's score in his opening round at the Masters?
Robert MacIntyre scored an 80 in his opening round at the Masters, which included a quadruple-bogey nine on the par-5 15th hole.
