Scottie Scheffler’s Masters title defense started smoothly with a routine birdie at the par-5 second hole. But what happened at the fourth hole was anything but routine.
Scheffler drained a monster 62-foot putt at the par-4 fourth that had serious pace, moving him to 2 under par early in his opening round.
The world No. 1 is chasing some significant history this week. He’s not just looking for his third green jacket in four years, but he’s trying to join some legendary company. Only three players have ever successfully defended their Masters title: Jack Nicklaus (1965-66), Nick Faldo (1989-90) and Tiger Woods (2001-02).
Name
Events
Top 10
Money
Scottie Scheffler
130
59
$71,793,586
That’s the kind of exclusive club that fits Scheffler’s recent form. The way he’s been playing, it’s hard to bet against him making it happen.
