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Scotland’s Robert MacIntyre could face disciplinary action at The Masters after he directed a middle finger at the 15th green during a quadruple bogey.<\/b><\/p>\n
The 29-year-old plunged towards the bottom of the leaderboard after his nine on the par-five hole, ultimately posting an eight-over par 80.<\/p>\n
The left-hander offered the gesture after he struck his approach into the pond guarding the front of the green.<\/p>\n
Having taken a penalty drop, his again found the water, and then his second drop flew to the back of the green.<\/p>\n
MacIntyre also reacted angrily to his second shot on the 17th, and did not speak to the waiting media after his round.<\/p>\n
Masters organisers are known for their strict rules and MacIntyre could be in further trouble after his outward nine of 39 effectively ended his chance of tournament victory.<\/p>\n
The 29-year-old left-hander was picked out by some observers as a potential contender after finishing fourth at the recent Players Championship.<\/p>\n
He lead after the third round at the Texas Open last week, but was overtaken by JJ Spahn to finish as runner-up.<\/p>\n
Defending champion Rory McIlroy and American Sam Burns posted five-under par 67s to lead The Masters after the first round.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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