‘It’s Getting Physical’: Golf World Reacts to Viral Scottie Scheffler Cameron Smith Moment at FedExCup Playoffs

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.

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. 

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. 

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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. 

Do you think the Australian golfer will play for the Saudi-backed golf league and leave the PGA Tour? 

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