Scottie Scheffler was able to approach the second round of the Masters Tournament 2024 with confidence, carrying forward the momentum from his performance in the first round. The previous day saw him navigate Augusta with a bogey-free 66, and despite challenging weather conditions that tested aspects of his game, Scheffler managed to finish the day with an even-par 72.
The Masters 2024: Scheffler faces challenging circumstances
Despite the adverse conditions, Scheffler managed to secure birdies on holes 2, 8, and 10. However, the challenge of Augusta National was evident with bogeys on holes 5, 7, and notably on 13.
Challenges at Amen Corner
The back nine presented more hurdles as the winds picked up, impacting all participants. The infamous Amen Corner brought a slight shift in momentum. Although he managed to save par at the 11th and 12th hole, Scheffler navigated through Amen Corner with a bogey on the 13th, which set back some of his earlier gains.
Scheffler described the conditions as “extremely challenging,” with gusts that seemed to come from every direction, complicating each shot and putt. Notably, on hole 9, a putt that would typically require a straightforward approach was altered significantly by the wind, showcasing the day’s difficulties.
Scottie Scheffler about his round
Scheffler described the day’s playing conditions as extremely challenging, particularly due to high winds affecting every part of the course. He said, ‘Yeah, it was extremely challenging. The winds were up very high, and it blows from everywhere out here. I think even par this afternoon was a really good score.’
When asked about the role of experience on such a difficult day, Scheffler emphasized the importance of course management. “Not really sure. I think for me mostly it was just trying to manage my way around the golf course, and that’s pretty much it. Just trying to make as many pars as you could and trying to leave it in the right spots.” he noted.
Reflecting on the toughest stretches of the course, Scheffler detailed the difficulties faced on holes 13 through 15: “I mean, like 13 for me today was a good example of I hit a good tee shot and hit a really good second shot, and then you just get gusted by the wind, and then stuff like that happens, you make bogeys.”
The golfer also discussed how he copes with the mental and physical toll of long playing days. “Yeah, I try to relax as much as possible out there, but I feel like I teed off 10 hours ago. It was a long day out there,” Scheffler shared.