Scottie Scheffler conceded a chip shot to Colombia's Nico Echavarria during their Presidents Cup singles match on Sunday, after a spectator shouted during Echavarria's swing, according to multiple outlets.
Center-leaning outlets reported the conceded shot was roughly 30 feet, while right-leaning outlets described it as about 10 yards. The New York Post, citing the incident, reported the shout came during Echavarria's backswing on the par-4 14th hole, with Echavarria down three through 13 holes in the match against Scheffler.
Scheffler said he was also thrown off by the yell, according to Yahoo Sports and France 24. Scheffler went on to defeat Echavarria 2&1, finishing the Presidents Cup with a 3-1 match record.
The New York Post reported that Scheffler confronted the heckler before conceding the shot to Echavarria.
How each side covered it
Center
- Yahoo Sports and France 24 reported Scheffler conceded a roughly 30-foot chip shot to Echavarria.
- Yahoo Sports quoted Scheffler saying he was also thrown off by the yell.
- Center outlets noted Scheffler defeated Echavarria 2&1 and finished 3-1 in Presidents Cup matches.
“Scheffler makes sportsmanship stand over tee screamer” — Yahoo Sports
Right
- The Telegraph reported Scheffler was disgusted with U.S. fans and conceded a roughly 10-yard chip shot.
- The New York Post reported Scheffler confronted the heckler before making the concession.
- The New York Post detailed that the shout occurred during Echavarria's backswing on the par-4 14th hole.
“Scottie Scheffler confronts Nico Echavarria heckler at Presidents Cup — then delivers stunning act of sportsmanship” — New York Post
Questions readers ask
What happened between Scottie Scheffler and Nico Echavarria at the Presidents Cup?
A U.S. fan yelled during Colombia's Nico Echavarria's swing at the Presidents Cup on Sunday, and Scottie Scheffler responded by conceding a chip shot to Echavarria as a gesture of sportsmanship, according to multiple outlets.
How far was the conceded chip shot?
Sources disagree: Yahoo Sports and France 24 reported it was about 30 feet, while The Telegraph reported it was about 10 yards.
Did Scheffler win the match against Echavarria?
Yes, according to Yahoo Sports, Scheffler defeated Echavarria 2&1 and finished the Presidents Cup with a 3-1 record in matches.
What did the New York Post report about the incident?
The New York Post reported that Scheffler confronted the heckler and that the shout occurred during Echavarria's backswing on the par-4 14th hole, with Echavarria down three through 13 holes at the time.
Sources · 6 outlet reports
- Associated PressLeft-leaningScottie Scheffler responds to bad fan behavior with a gesture of sportsmanship
- France 24CenterScheffler makes sportsmanship stand over tee screamer
- Yahoo SportsCenterU.S. benches Scottie Scheffler in controversial foursomes move
- Fox SportsRight-leaningScottie Scheffler responds to bad fan behavior with a gesture of sportsmanship
- New York PostRight-leaningUS benches Scottie Scheffler at Presidents Cup in bold decision: ‘My head is still spinning’
- The TelegraphRight-leaningWatch: Scottie Scheffler so disgusted with US fans he concedes 10 yard chip