AUGUST, Ga. — Papa Scheff? Check. Sisters? Check. Now, the final piece of the Scheffler clan has played Augusta National.
At 1:37 p.m., the defending champion began his Masters preparation on No. 1 alongside his playing partner — mother, Diane.
“This is so special,” Scottie’s father, Scott, said aloud to fans at No. 1 tee. “I’m getting emotional.”
As the elder Scheffler batted away tears, Scottie and his caddie, Ted Scott, greeted Diane on the member’s tee box.
“I like driver here,” Scottie, laughing, advised his mom.
Diane agreed, pulling off a head cover and sailing a shot to the right side of No.