Every Hole at Augusta National with Scottie Scheffler

Augusta National Course Philosophy

• 💡 Augusta National is designed to reward good shots and punish bad ones, especially on Sundays.
• 🎯 The course presents a difficult test while still leaving room for opportunity.
• 🔑 A consistent theme across many holes is the essential need to get the ball in play off the tee.

Preparation and Caddy's Role

• 🧠 Scottie Scheffler has learned to avoid overworking himself early in the Masters week by setting and sticking to a schedule.
• 🤝 His caddy, Ted, spends significant time learning the golf course and greens, understanding where to be and where not to be.
• 🗣️ Ted is a huge part of Scottie's success, talking through every shot and even reading many putts.

Key Hole Insights & Challenges

• ⛳ Hole 1 features a hard T-shot, making getting the ball in the fairway essential due to the undulated green.
• 💨 Hole 4 is challenging due to swirling winds and a narrow green, with the ideal miss being short.
• ⚠️ Hole 5 penalizes bunker shots significantly, as it's nearly impossible to reach the green from there, and a par is considered a very good score.
• 🌬️ Hole 10 is difficult with a significant right-to-left curve, downhill slope, and challenging wind reads, especially when the course is firm.
• 🌊 Hole 12 demands commitment due to swirling winds, with the main goal being to get the ball on the green to avoid water or bushes.
• 🎯 Hole 14 makes it hard to stop the ball on the green, requiring extensive practice around the green during practice rounds.

Masters Victories: Focus and Support

• ✅ In 2024, Scottie made it a goal to stay locked in and maintain focus throughout the final stretch, learning from past experiences.
• 🫂 After his 2024 win, he waited for Ted to make the walk with him off the 18th green, acknowledging his caddy's vital contribution.
• 💖 His wife, Meredith, is his biggest supporter and understands the deep meaning of winning the Masters to him and their family.