Scottie Scheffler explains awkward Masters green jacket exchange with Rory McIlroy

President Donald Trump thought Rory McIlroy showed "tremendous courage" fighting through the ups and downs of Sunday's final round to win The Masters at Augusta National Golf Club."

Scottie Scheffler was unable to defend his Masters’ title at Augusta this year, but the PGA Tour star still managed to make headlines. 

Scheffler’s awkward interaction with Rory McIlroy, inside Butler Cabin after McIlroy completed the career slam with a playoff win over Justin Rose on Sunday, left many golf fans scratching their heads. 

Scottie Scheffler places the green jacket on Rory McIlroy during a ceremony after the final round of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on April 13, 2025. (Kyle Terada-Imagn Images)

As the most recent winner, it was Scheffler’s job to help put McIlroy into the coveted green jacket. But fans couldn’t help notice Scheffler’s quick exit as soon as McIlroy had placed his arms into the jacket. 

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Ahead of the RBC Heritage this week, Scheffler offered some insight into the moment and explained that he was essentially trying to let McIlroy have his moment. 

"In that moment – it was such an emotional day for him, I kind of just tried to stay out of the way and basically just get the jacket on without embarrassing him or myself," Scheffler, who is also defending his title at the RBC Heritage, told reporters with a laugh.

Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy during the green jacket ceremony after the final round of the Masters on April 13, 2025. (Katie Goodale-Imagn Images)

"I got to watch the whole celebration, I watched the finish and it was really cool for me to be able to see because I don’t have the understanding of what it’s like to be asked about the