Sniffles Not Going To Stop Scheffler

Defending champion battles pollen allergy, but says he is 'ready to roll' at Augusta

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AUGUSTA - Scottie Scheffler is well prepared for Augusta National's challenges as he chases a third Masters victory in four years, but a stuffy nose and steak knife could offer sterner tests.

Top-ranked defending champion Scheffler, who injured his right hand preparing Christmas dinner, has played his way back into top form ahead of the opening round on April 10, having finished joint-second two weeks ago in Houston.

"I feel very prepared," Scheffler said on April 8. "This year, coming off an injury, was definitely a different feeling than I've had in the last few years.

"But as far as preparedness goes, this is definitely as prepared as I've felt going into any event this year and I'm excited to get the tournament going."

Scheffler was looking forward to the Masters Champions Dinner on April 8, but laughed at the notion he might offer a "make your own ravioli" station as part of his menu for the winners' meal.

It was while preparing homemade ravioli that Scheffler cut his hand, an injury that required stitches and sidelined him for several weeks at the start of 2025.