Scheffler became just the second golfer in history to shoot four straight sub-70 opening rounds at the Masters

Scottie Scheffler's seven Tour wins in 2024 were the most since Tiger Woods' eight titles in 2007. And this week he's chasing more history at the Masters.

Defending champion Scottie Scheffler opened with a bogey-free 68 on Thursday to put himself in the mix at the Masters.

Round one of the Masters heavyweight battle between Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy went to the tournament's defending champion, who managed to avoid any major damage, while the Northern Irishman took some heavy blows late on Thursday.

Will anyone stop Rory McIlroy or Scottie Scheffler? Here are the key talking points going into the 89th edition of the Masters.

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Reigning champion Scottie Scheffler features in the best shots from day one at the Masters at Augusta. WATCH MORE: McIlroy finds water to derail opening Masters round. Listen to l

Scottie Scheffler hears a roar after his long birdie putt on Hole 16 falls.

Part of what makes Augusta National and the Masters tournament special every year is the familiarity. But things look a little different this year after the course felt the impact of Hurricane Helene last autumn.