Rory McIlroy Confronts Collegiate Golfer Over Heckling Incident at TPC Sawgrass
University of Texas golfer Luke Potter apologizes after being removed from the course for remarks referencing McIlroy's 2011 Masters performance.
- During a practice round at TPC Sawgrass, Rory McIlroy took the phone of University of Texas golfer Luke Potter after Potter heckled him about his 2011 Masters meltdown.
- Potter was escorted off the course but later apologized, calling the incident a mistake and a learning experience for himself.
- McIlroy declined to comment on the incident when asked, instead focusing on his strong opening round of 67 at The Players Championship.
- Potter's coach, John Fields, described the incident as embarrassing for their program and emphasized the importance of respect in the sport.
- Potter, a highly accomplished collegiate golfer, recently secured his first NCAA individual title at The Hayt tournament before the incident occurred.