Scottie Scheffler became the fourth-youngest golfer to win multiple Masters in 2024, so it sure means a lot to him, right? Well, you be the judge of that. Scheffler is focused on defending his Masters title, but he’s not getting caught up in the recent trend of winners starting strong. There’s been a pattern where the eventual champion finishes in the top 10 after the first round, but Scheffler isn’t losing sleep over it. “I don’t really think about that stuff very much,” he said at the Masters presser.
“I don’t really care what happened in the last few tournaments.” For Scheffler, it’s simple: getting off to a good start increases your chances of winning. “You get off to a good start, statistically you’re going to have a better chance to win the tournament,” he noted. While he acknowledges that Augusta National offers many opportunities for comeback stories, especially with challenging pin placements on Sunday, he’s not intimidated. “I wouldn’t say that it can’t be done,” Scheffler said with confidence, ready to take on the challenge of defending his title.
MONTREAL, QUEBEC – SEPTEMBER 24: Scottie Scheffler of the U.S. Team walks from the ninth green prior to the 2024 Presidents Cup at The Royal Montreal Golf Club on September 24, 2024 in Montreal, Quebec. (Photo by Ben Jared/PGA TOUR via Getty Images)
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