Scotland's Robert MacIntyre could face disciplinary action at the Masters after making a middle finger gesture during a disastrous quadruple bogey on the first day. The incident occurred on the 15th hole when MacIntyre hit his approach into the water guarding the green, then compounded his troubles with two more shots finding the pond before finishing with a nine.

MacIntyre's outward nine of 39 led to an 8-over par 80, putting his tournament in jeopardy. Masters organizers are known for their strict rules and are likely to take a dim view of the behavior. The Scottish golfer also slammed his club on the 17th hole and swore on the 12th and 13th, showing visible frustration throughout his round.

Coming into Augusta National with momentum from strong performances at the Players Championship and Texas Open, MacIntyre was expected to contend. Instead, his outburst and poor play have him on the brink of missing the cut. The 28-year-old did not speak to media after his round, leaving questions about potential penalties unanswered.