Billy Horschel issues grovelling apology after video emerges of him taking his frustration out in The Masters final round by repeatedly smashing his club into his golf bag during four-over par score of 76
- Billy Horschel has issued an apology after a video emerged of him losing temper
- Horschel was seen taking his frustration out on his club in Masters final round
- The American apologised to the club along with their members and patrons
Billy Horschel has issued an apology after a video emerged of him losing his temper during the final round of the Masters.
Horschel was seen taking his frustration out on his club, smashing it repeatedly in his golf bag, in a video that has gone viral across social media platforms.
The American golfer, who recently won the WGC-Match Play and finished T50th at Augusta, apologised to the club along with their members and patrons.
Billy Horschel has issued an apology after a video emerged of him losing his temper at Masters
Horschel took his frustration out in a video that has gone viral across social media platforms
‘I am and have always been a fiery competitor,’ the 34-year-old explained on his Twitter account.
‘Unfortunately, the fire inside me sometimes runs hot when I’m not getting the most out of my game.
‘This leads to some instances where my conduct is not what I wish to show, especially as a role model to the younger generation,’ Horschel said in a statement on social media.
‘I apologize to Augusta National, the Members of the Club and to the patrons for any conduct that may have crossed the line.
‘I am always trying to improve and do better; as a golfer, husband, father, or as a human being. Thank you @TheMasters for a memorable week!’
The World No.18 finished at +8 in the competition after a closing 76, as Hideki Matsuyama claimed his maiden major title at the Masters.