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USA Today via Reuters

USA Today via Reuters

Augusta, Georgia is a hallowed ground for golf enthusiasts, and for good reason. Golf players visit Augusta in advance to prepare for the most prestigious tournament in the world of golf – the Masters. Moreover, last year’s champion Scottie Scheffler has plans to do the same.

The Augusta National Golf Club is known for its stunningly beautiful, yet challenging, course that demands precision and skill from players. To get a feel for the course and its unique features, players arrive well in advance to practice their swings, learn the nuances of the greens, and study the layout of the course. It is this preparation and attention to detail that separates the winners from the rest. However, Scottie plans to do more than just practice during this visit.

Scottie Scheffler wants to enjoy the little things

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The former world no.1 plans to enjoy a stay at Augusta, and to enjoy the small stuff, having dinner there, before he gets into the game mode. “I’m kind of looking forward to staying on property, having dinner, just the little stuff that goes with being there.’’

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Moreover, he wants to relish all the memories before he the tournament. Because once the tournament is in session, his only focus would be golf. “When you show up for tournament week you don’t want to be thinking too much about last year. You want to be getting ready for this year.”

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Even though he won the title last year, this time the clock will reset and all the players will start from the same ground. Moreover, since the 5-time PGA Tour winner will be playing to defend his title, so he might be the target of a lot of players. 

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Scheffler’s win at Master 2022

The 26-year-old solidified his position in the illustrious history of Augusta National by enduring one of the most remarkable rounds ever played on the course, ultimately clinching the title of Masters champion as the top-ranked player in the world. Despite encountering a double bogey and a perplexing four-putt on the 18th hole, Scheffler managed to maintain his five-stroke advantage throughout the 86th edition of the competition, making his lifelong aspiration a reality.

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His final score of 64 matched the lowest ever recorded in a Masters final round. Nevertheless, Scottie was the star of the day and the year. Moreover, his impeccable accuracy with the irons defied the pressure that even the most seasoned golfers struggle to overcome.