MacIntyre Cards 80 in Tough Masters Opener

Robert MacIntyre endured a frustrating opening round at The Masters on Thursday, shooting an 8-over-par 80 at Augusta National Golf Club that left the Scottish golfer tied for 82nd place and facing an uphill battle to make the cut.

The 29-year-old world No. 8, who entered the tournament as a contender after a runner-up finish at the Valero Texas Open, started strongly with a birdie to reach 1 under after four holes. His round quickly deteriorated from there, particularly during the back nine. On the par-3 12th hole, part of the challenging Amen Corner, MacIntyre's tee shot veered left, prompting audible frustration captured by hot microphones as he muttered an expletive. He managed to save par after a difficult chip but smashed his club against his bag in irritation.

The difficulties intensified on the par-5 15th, where MacIntyre hit two shots into the water, leading to a quadruple-bogey 9. Cameras caught him extending his middle finger toward the hole in a moment of visible anger. Earlier, on the 13th, he had putted off the green after reaching the fringe in two, and on the 17th, he slammed his club on the fairway before dropping another bogey. Overall, MacIntyre carded three...