Scottie Scheffler Eyes Historic Major Streak At 2026 Masters
Scottie Scheffler Eyes Historic Major Streak At 2026 Masters...
World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler enters the 2026 Masters Tournament with a chance to make golf history. The 29-year-old Texan could become the first player since Tiger Woods in 2000-01 to win three consecutive major championships, having claimed the 2025 PGA Championship and Open Championship.
Scheffler's dominant play has captivated golf fans, with Google Trends data showing surging US searches as the Masters begins at Augusta National. The two-time green jacket winner (2022, 2024) opened as the +350 favorite at sportsbooks, the shortest pre-tournament odds since Woods' prime.
"I'm just trying to stay in the moment," Scheffler told reporters Wednesday after his practice round. "Augusta requires all your focus - the history here doesn't hit you until later." His recent form suggests he's the player to beat, with four wins already this season on the PGA Tour.
A victory would place Scheffler alongside Woods, Jack Nicklaus, and Ben Hogan as the only players to win three straight professional majors. The achievement would gain extra significance coming at Augusta, where Scheffler's precise iron play and improved putting have proven lethal.
Fans packed the Georgia course Thursday morning as Scheffler teed off alongside defending champion Xander Schauffele and rising star Ludvig Ã…berg. CBS Sports reported its highest Masters opening-round viewership since 2018, with many tuning in specifically for Scheffler's pursuit of history.
Should Scheffler prevail, it would mark the latest milestone in his rapid ascent. The former University of Texas standout didn't win his first PGA Tour event until 2022 but now stands on the verge of joining golf's most exclusive company. The tournament concludes Sunday afternoon with the traditional green jacket ceremony.
