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Scottie Scheffler defends Nico Echavarría after fan incident

Scottie Scheffler made headlines during the 2026 Presidents Cup singles match at Medinah Country Club after confronting a spectator who disrupted Nico Echavarría’s backswing on the 14th hole. The incident occurred while Echavarría was teeing off, and a fan’s shout caused him to drop his club mid-swing, resulting in a wayward drive into the rough.

Scheffler, leading 3-up at the time, immediately addressed the spectator, later calling the interruption unacceptable and emphasizing the need for decorum during a player’s routine. Despite the distraction, Echavarría faced a challenging recovery, and Scheffler conceded his opponent’s long par putt—a sportsmanlike move that kept the match competitive.

Scheffler ultimately prevailed in the match with a 2-and-1 victory, though the 14th hole ended halved after both players finished with pars. Echavarría had earlier trimmed Scheffler’s lead from 4-up to 3-up but faltered on the final holes, allowing Scheffler to close out the win on the 17th.

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