What a Pairing: Scottie Scheffler and Rory Mcllroy for Round one and two

Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler and world number two Rory McIlroy are set to team up as playing partners for the first two rounds of the Masters tournament at Augusta National, starting this Thursday. Their trio will be completed by reigning Olympic champion Xander Schauffele, who is eager to secure his first major title amidst a field of 89 players, including 20 Masters newcomers.

For Scheffler, the opportunity to potentially claim his second Masters victory while holding the top spot in the world rankings looms large. If successful, he would join the legendary Tiger Woods as one of the few players to achieve this feat. However, Scheffler remains focused on the present moment, emphasizing his commitment to staying in contention and not getting ahead of himself.

McIlroy, on the other hand, is chasing a career grand slam, with a Masters triumph being the final piece of the puzzle. Despite several attempts since his last major wins in 2014, the Northern Irishman remains optimistic and believes that being in the right mental state will be key to executing his game plan on the course.

Legendary golfer Tiger Woods, who himself is vying to break records with a potential 24th consecutive Masters cut, expressed confidence in McIlroy’s ability to complete the career grand slam. Woods, who is still recovering from severe leg injuries sustained in a car crash last year, remains determined to add to his collection of green jackets and believes he has what it takes to match Jack Nicklaus’ record of six Masters victories.

As the anticipation builds for the start of the tournament, all eyes will be on these top contenders as they vie for glory on the prestigious Augusta National course.