Golf fans react to Scottie Scheffler and Cameron Smith INCIDENT on PGA Tour
Has Scottie Scheffler got an issue with potential new LIV Golf signing Cameron Smith?!
Golf fans have been reacting to seeing World No.1 Scottie Scheffler walk right in front of World No.2 Cameron Smith while he was reading a putt on the par-4 12th during the opening round of the FedEx St Jude Championship.
To add context to the clip below, it has emerged in the last 48 hours from Telegraph Sport that Cameron Smith has already agreed to move to LIV Golf after the FedEx Cup Playoffs at the end of the month.
However, Open champion Smith has declined to comment on such a report.
Related: Why have the PGA Tour not suspended Cameron Smith from the FedEx Cup Playoffs?
Scheffler, who is very much committed to the PGA Tour, has made it no secret his dislike of the LIV Golf Invitational Series, and he even spoke of his frustration at the PGA Tour being sued by a number of LIV Golf players earlier this week.
So onto the video clip in question, and we join Scheffler tapping in for bogey on the 12th hole, his third hole of the round.
He then walks straight in front of Smith who is low to the ground reading the line of his birdie putt.
Smith then immediately looks up at Scheffler in a state of shock.
— John Nucci (@JNucci23) August 11, 2022
In this instance, it would have been much better golf etiquette to walk behind Smith rather than over his through line on the green.
There was also no apology.
Has Scheffler got an issue with Smith?!
Scottie Scheffler making it known what he thinks of Cam Smith’s move to LIV. pic.twitter.com/lRyoJDCzTL
— John Nucci (@JNucci23) August 11, 2022
Scheffler was 4-over thru 5 holes but he made three birdies thereafter to finish 1-over par for the round, while Smith carded a 3-under 67.
Are you kidding me?!? What is wrong with Scheffler? Golf is supposed to be a game of respect and Scheffler showing his level of class as he implodes and Cam Smith excels! Are #LIVGolf players the only ones with class anymore? https://t.co/F0RZg6VNRk
— Golfsthetics (@golfsthetics) August 11, 2022
World #1 showing World #2 what he thinks about his move to LIV. G’bye Mate! @NUCLRGOLF @PGATOUR pic.twitter.com/Bqs0jNg76K
— Danny Hartigan (@imdannyhartigan) August 11, 2022
Scheffler will be wishing he has LIV money in 5 years. Flash in the pan
— Earl (@earlwreed) August 11, 2022
Scottie Scheffler just casually walking in front of Cam Smith as he’s reading a putt is the ultimate flex move pic.twitter.com/h6G55rfwJx
— MyBookie - Bet With The Best (@MyBookie) August 11, 2022
Looks like Scottie Scheffler walking through Cameron Smith's line? https://t.co/YudWWRHcDb
— Hugh Kellenberger (@KellenbergerCBB) August 11, 2022
I think all the players can agree the fact that if he did sign with live it is totally dishonest for him to play in this tournament
— Al Mac 55 (@Mark_Al_Mac) August 11, 2022