Scottie Scheffler’s behaviour towards Rory McIlroy in Masters green jacket ceremony has fans saying the same thing
Masters fans criticized Scottie Scheffler for his behavior after presenting Rory McIlroy with the green jacket at Augusta National.
McIlroy captured the 2025 Masters title in dramatic fashion, edging out Justin Rose in a sudden-death playoff. Despite starting the final round with a two-shot lead, McIlroy briefly fell behind due to a double bogey but rallied to take a four-shot lead on the back nine. However, a misstep on the 13th hole brought Rose, who began the day seven shots back, back into contention.
Rose posted a stellar final round of 66 to finish at 11-under-par and waited in the clubhouse as McIlroy approached the 18th needing par to win. He narrowly missed the par putt, forcing a playoff. On the playoff hole, McIlroy delivered a brilliant second shot and sank the winning putt, completing his career grand slam.
Following tradition, Scheffler, the previous year’s champion, presented McIlroy with the green jacket during the ceremony. However, viewers noted that Scheffler did not shake McIlroy’s hand afterward and quickly returned to his spot. While he did embrace McIlroy during a second presentation in front of the crowd, reactions were mixed.
Some fans felt the moment lacked sportsmanship, with one commenting, “Thought it strange that Scheffler didn’t shake Rory’s hand.” Another added, “That was poor from Scheffler. Didn’t even shake his hand. Put the jacket on him and walked off.” A third asked, “What’s the story with Scottie? Not even a ‘well done’ and just melted away. Very awkward.”
Scheffler, who finished fourth at eight-under-par, earned over $1 million. The 28-year-old has previously won the Masters twice and has been runner-up in both the PGA Championship and the US Open.
asked: ‘Scheffler classless never opened his mouth or shake hands put jacket on and legged it.’
But one fan took Scheffler’s corner, sharing a photo of him helpig McIlroy with the jacket on the course and writing: ‘This is the true moment in time when Scottie put the green jacket on his wonderful friend Rory.
‘They both have the utmost respect for one another. People need to stop making judgements without all the facts! Love and blessings to both Scottie and Rory!!’
Another added: ‘He was very warm to him out side on the green when he gave him the jacket. Butler Cabin just weird environment.’
In winning the Masters, McIlroy became just the sixth man to complete golf’s career Grand Slam of all four majors.
The Northern Irishman ended an 11-year wait to win a major championship at Augusta after edging out Justin Rose in a nail-biting sudden-death play-off. McIlroy saw his two-shot lead evaporate after the first hole but was able to wrestle back control before a late charge from Rose forced the decider.
He was overcome with tears of joy as the reality dawned on him. McIlroy collapsed to the ground with his head in hands as his shoulders wracked with sobs.
The pair were seen smiling together as McIlroy basked in his long-awaited Masters victory.
