Zach Johnson Curses at Patrons at Augusta National after Triple Bogey

Zach Johnson’s performance at the 2024 Masters was marred by a number of unfortunate events, and one of the more talked about ones involved fans. On the second day of the tournament, Johnson triple-bogeyed the par-3 12th hole, part of Augusta National’s infamous Amen Corner and notorious for its difficulty. When he finally drained the putt, the crowd erupted in cheers, but Johnson’s reaction was far from gracious. He appeared to yell “F**k off!” at the crowd, a moment captured on the broadcast of his round.

Zach Johnson’s day got worse when he failed to make the cut at the Masters, finishing at seven-over par. It was the third time he had missed the cut in the past four years and a significant setback for Johnson, who won at the Augusta National in 2007. His last top-10 finish at the Masters came in 2015, when he finished tied for ninth.

Zach Johnson’s statement about an apology: “That’s ridiculous”

When asked about the situation, Zach Johnson denied directing his expletive at the crowd. He stated:

“That I cursed at the patrons? That’s ridiculous. That’s completely ridiculous. I can’t hear the patrons, number one. Number two, I just made a triple bogey on the 12th hole, which obviously is going to cause me to miss the cut, which I knew at the time was pretty sensitive in the sense that I had to keep making pars.”

Zach Johnson did not apologize. Instead, he clarified that if he said anything, it was only directed at himself. Despite his explanation, the incident left a sour note on his performance at the Masters and raised questions about his behavior on the course. The incident was a stark contrast to the decorum and etiquette typically associated with the sport of golf.

A reminder of the high stakes of professional golf

Zack Johnson’s outburst at the 2024 Masters serves as a reminder of the intense pressure and high stakes of professional golf. While Johnson’s frustration is understandable given his performance, his reaction underscores the importance of maintaining composure in the face of adversity. As the dust settles on this incident, one can only hope that Johnson will learn from this experience and come back stronger in future tournaments. The golf world will be watching closely to see how this event shapes his future performances and interactions with fans. After all, the Masters is not only a test of skill, but also a test of character.

This situation is also reminiscent of a similar one in which Zach Johnson lost his temper with some fans during the WM Phoenix Open. On that occasion, Johnson not only shouted a few words into the air, but also got into a face-to-face altercation with several fans who were watching the event.

Zach Johnson finished the Masters Tournament at 7-over. He played the first round with one birdie and five bogeys (4 over) and the second round with three birdies, three bogeys and a triple bogey (3 over). This performance caused him to miss the cut by one stroke.