Scottie Scheffler's Tee Time Draws Major Attention At Masters
Scottie Schefflers Tee Time Draws Major Attention At Masters...
Golf fans across the U.S. are closely tracking Scottie Scheffler's tee time at the 2026 Masters Tournament as the world No. 1 seeks his third green jacket. Scheffler is scheduled to begin his second round at Augusta National at 10:18 AM ET today, paired with Rory McIlroy and Xander Schauffele in a marquee grouping.
The spotlight follows Scheffler's dominant opening-round 66 that gave him a two-shot lead. His performance comes amid heightened interest in whether he can maintain his streak of seven consecutive top-10 finishes on the PGA Tour. ESPN reports viewership for Thursday's coverage peaked during Scheffler's back-nine charge.
Augusta National's tee sheet shows Scheffler's group will start from Hole 1, avoiding the more volatile afternoon winds forecast for Georgia. The Texas native told reporters after his first round that "early conditions should allow for scoring opportunities" before the course firms up.
Sportsbooks have moved Scheffler to +250 odds after his strong start, the shortest pre-cut Masters price since Tiger Woods in 2013. Golf Channel's Brandel Chamblee noted: "When Scottie gets rolling like this, he separates from the field faster than anyone since prime Tiger."
Live shot tracer data from the Masters app shows Scheffler has gained 4.2 strokes on the field through his first 18 holes, mostly from his iron play. His approach shot on the 15th Thursday landed three feet from the pin, sparking the day's loudest gallery reaction.
Tournament officials moved several tee times up by 15 minutes due to potential afternoon thunderstorms. Scheffler's group remains unchanged as weather isn't expected to impact the morning wave. The Masters website is experiencing heavy traffic for real-time scoring updates.
Scheffler's wife Meredith, pregnant with their first child, is following his round on-site. The couple has said they have medical staff on standby in case she goes into labor during the tournament. PGA Tour players have been offering good-natured bets about whether Scheffler would leave mid-tournament.
Golf Twitter erupted Thursday night with analysis of Scheffler's swing metrics, which show he's hitting his driver 12 yards longer than his 2025 season average. His 317-yard carry on the 8th hole Thursday was the longest by any player at that hole during the first round.
Augusta members report unusually large crowds gathering near the practice range Friday morning to watch Scheffler's warm-up routine. The golfer typically arrives exactly 53 minutes before his tee time for a regimented preparation session.
Should Scheffler maintain his lead, he would join Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods, and Nick Faldo as the only players to win three Masters before age 30. CBS Sports plans extra coverage of his group during their broadcast window starting at 10 AM ET.
