Scottie Scheffler attends the Masters with his 9-day-old son, Remy.
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Two-time Masters champion Scottie Scheffler arrived at Augusta National on Sunday, accompanied by his entire family. All four members.
Scheffler, who typically keeps his golfing life distinct from his personal life, had not disclosed any updates since withdrawing from the Houston Open two weeks prior due to the anticipated arrival of his second child. He announced that his wife Meredith gave birth to a son on March 27, naming him Remy.
“We just liked it,” Scheffler remarked regarding the name.
His first son, Bennett, was born in 2024, just before the PGA Championship.
“To be honest, we didn’t have many good boy names,” he stated.
There he was, in a stroller that Meredith was pushing beneath the iconic oak tree by the clubhouse, just 9 days old and already attending his first Masters.
This contributed to the unique scenes rarely witnessed elsewhere on the Sunday preceding a major tournament. This is true for many aspects of the Masters.
Defending champion Rory McIlroy has been present at the club throughout the weekend, observing the Augusta National Women’s Amateur on Saturday and distributing trophies to a group of boys during the annual Drive, Chip and Putt National Finals on Sunday.
McIlroy has expressed his excitement about returning as the Masters champion and enjoying all the associated privileges. He wore his green jacket during the Drive, Chip and Putt and took a photo with Maria JosΓ© Marin, the ANWA winner and the first Colombian to be recognized among Augusta National winners.
He then proceeded to the golf course with his father, Gerry, and Augusta member Jimmy Dunne. Next on the agenda is the Masters Club dinner on Tuesday, featuring the elaborate menu he has curated.
“It is the most exclusive dinner club in all of sport, and I think we should all feel very fortunate that we are there,” he told Golf Channel following his role in the trophy presentation on Sunday. “But we’re there because of the hard work and the good play that we’ve been able to produce.”
He also noted two players who will not be attending the dinner — Tiger Woods, who was arrested and briefly jailed on suspicion of driving under the influence following a March 27 car accident, and Phil Mickelson, who is addressing a personal health issue at home.
“Unfortunately, there will be a couple of guys that won’t be in that room, which is a shame, but I want to make sure that they’re acknowledged as well,” McIlroy stated. “They’ve been two of the greatest champions that the Masters has ever seen. But it’s going to be a really cool night. I can’t wait. I hope everyone enjoys the dinner and everything that I’ve selected.”
Bryson DeChambeau began his round on Sunday alone after the DC&P concluded, walking to greet fans and take photos with children and spectators about 100 yards down the right side of the tee.
“I’ve got to go play,” he told them before hurrying to catch up with his caddie. There are exceptions for running at Augusta National.
Also present was Gary Player, the three-time Masters champion who will be making the honorary tee shot on Thursday. The Black Knight was on the putting green as the Boys 7-9 division prepared for its putting competition on the 18th green.
Eight-year-old Landyn Kelly from Henderson, Nevada, was rolling 40-foot putts toward the hole while 90-year-old Player observed in amazement.
“What a touch! What a touch he has, man!” Player exclaimed.
Scheffler took this Sunday to play alongside Blake Smith, his longtime manager, who had never played at Augusta National. Scheffler and McIlroy are contending with some historical context this week. Adam Scott in 2013 is the last player to win the Masters after having three weeks off.
“I’ve been practicing,” Scheffler said. “I’ve been able to do a good amount at home.”
