Masters Anticipation Builds as Scheffler and McIlroy Eye Green Jacket Glory
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The Masters tournament at Augusta National is set to begin, with defending champion Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy, who seeks to complete the career Grand Slam, poised for a thrilling competition. The course, affected by Hurricane Helene, remains a challenging venue. Scheffler, the world number one, aims to retain his title, while McIlroy, despite past disappointments at Augusta, enters the tournament in top form. The event also marks a reunion between PGA Tour and LIV Golf players.
Key Points
Scottie Scheffler, the defending champion, is aiming to become the fourth player to retain the Masters title.
Rory McIlroy is seeking to complete the career Grand Slam, needing only a Masters victory to achieve it.
Augusta National's course has undergone changes due to Hurricane Helene, losing 1,500 trees.
Scheffler has shown strong form recently, finishing as runner-up at his Masters tune-up in Houston.
McIlroy has been the sport's best player this year and is poised for a strong performance at the Masters.
The tournament will see the first competition between PGA Tour and LIV Golf players since the British Open last year.
Xander Schauffele, world number three, is a dark horse with recent major wins.
