Golf has been secondary for Scottie Scheffler of late. What can we expect at the Masters?

The word 'rested' isn’t often used by parents of newborns, but being away from the course may leave Scheffler refreshed.
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 06: Cameron Young, Scottie Scheffler and Sam Burns of the United States play a skip shot off the front of the tee on the par 3, 16th hole during their practice round prior to the 2026 Masters. Pic: David Cannon/Getty Images

AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 06: Cameron Young, Scottie Scheffler and Sam Burns of the United States play a skip shot off the front of the tee on the par 3, 16th hole during their practice round prior to the 2026 Masters. Pic: David Cannon/Getty Images

Scottie Scheffler’s son Bennett turns 2 next month, and Remy was born less than two weeks ago. Neither is old enough to understand the significance of Augusta National, the Masters and the green jacket their father sometimes wears.

“(His wife Meredith) got this great picture of me and Bennett walking into the clubhouse with me with my green jacket and holding his hand. But, I mean, he has no idea what it means,” Scheffler said. “This place signifies so much for me in my golf journey, and that’s something I’d love to be able to share with my kids. We’ll see how that goes as they age.

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