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Scheffler, McIlroy Aim for Masters Glory as Fast Starts Prove Crucial

Posted : 10 April 2025

Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy are both aiming to make history at this year’s Masters, where early momentum often dictates the tournament's outcome. Statistics back the importance of a fast start, with the last 19 champions opening with under-par rounds and the last five all sitting in the top three after the first round.

 

Scheffler, the current world number one and 2022 Masters winner, hopes to defend his title and join legends like Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods, and Nick Faldo as back-to-back champions. Despite the stakes, Scheffler insists he’s focusing solely on the competition, not the legacy.

 

Rory McIlroy, ranked world number two, continues his quest to complete a career Grand Slam—something only five golfers in history have achieved. McIlroy hasn’t won a major since 2014 and has often stumbled in the early stages at Augusta, managing just two sub-70 opening rounds in 16 appearances.

 

His best start came in 2011 when he led with a 65 but ultimately fell out of contention. Aware of the need for a solid opening round, McIlroy enters the tournament with renewed confidence after recent wins at Pebble Beach and the Players Championship.

 

While Scheffler and McIlroy dominate headlines, they face stiff competition from the likes of Xander Schauffele, Bryson DeChambeau, and Collin Morikawa, all proven major champions. This year’s Masters field also includes twelve players from LIV Golf, such as DeChambeau and Jon Rahm, whose recent form remains harder to assess due to their tour’s exclusion from the official rankings.

 

Meanwhile, Augusta’s landscape has subtly changed following Hurricane Helene, which toppled several iconic pine trees. Though the course now feels more open in places, players say the changes won’t significantly affect how they play.

 

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