Augusta told to ban golf fan for life after incident with Rory McIlroy at the Masters

Augusta told to ban golf fan for life after incident with Rory McIlroy at the MastersOne Masters patron could find themselves in very hot water after TV microphones picked up what was said as Rory McIlroy prepared to take a shot - leading some to call for a lifetime banCommentsSportPatrick Austen-Hardy Senior Sports Journalist14:57, 12 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesThere was a strange heckle when Rory McIlroy was on the 17th hole(Image: Getty)Golf fans have called for a Masters spectator to be banned from Augusta for life after they blurted, "Give me back my son", following Rory McIlroy's tee shot. A dramatic third round in Georgia will be remembered for McIlroy surrendering an unprecedented lead.‌The defending champion entered round three with a record six-shot advantage, yet the Northern Irishman could only manage a round of 73, having posted scores of 65 and 67 in the two previous rounds.‌As well as McIlroy failing to replicate his brilliance from the opening two rounds, American Cameron Young also carded a stunning round of 65, propelling him into a share of the lead with the Holywood star.‌Amid the major talking points, scores of golf fans on social media were left furious after a spectator shouted out as McIlroy teed off at the 17th hole.READ MORE: Rory McIlroy refusing Augusta National request speaks volumes about Masters winnerREAD MORE: How much are caddies paid at the Masters as Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler go for gloryAfter McIlroy sent a drive down the fairway, one spectator bellowed, "Give me back my son", in what appeared to be a nod to Mel Gibson's blockbuster 1996 film Ransom. The outburst is one that has been heard at numerous golf events down the years.In 2023, one fan shouted this on the 4th tee of LIV Golf's event in London after six-time major winner Phil Mickelson drove his ball. Spectators crying out phrases such as "Give me back my son", "mashed potato" and "get in the bunker" are...