Zach Johnson, the celebrated golfer, found himself in the midst of a controversy during his participation at the Masters Tournament. His outburst on the golf course did not sit well with Paige Spiranac, a well-known golf influencer.
Johnson, the champion of the Masters Tournament in 2007, had a frustrating performance at the par-3 12th hole. He finished the hole with a triple-bogey, a sequence that could only be described as disastrous. The climax of his frustration was caught on camera when he appeared to yell “f–k off” towards the audience applauding after his putt.
Paige Spiranac, a top golf influencer, expressed her disappointment with Johnson’s behavior at Augusta National. She criticized Johnson for his choice of words and behavior towards the patrons.
Johnson defended himself by explaining that his outburst was not directed towards the audience. He argued that he couldn’t hear the audience and that his frustration was directed at himself.
Reactions were mixed, with some supporting Johnson’s right to express frustration, while others agreed with Spiranac’s criticism. Spiranac has made a name for herself as an influential figure in golf. Her comments on Johnson’s outburst further highlight her position in the golfing world.
Johnson’s performance at the Masters was less than stellar. After a four-over-par opening round, he posted a three-over-par score in the second round, missing the cut for the weekend.
Johnson has had a successful career, with his last major win at the U.S. Open in 2020. However, his outburst at the Masters has sparked a conversation about player behavior on the golf course.