Get ready, golf fans! ⛳ The Masters is teeing off this Thursday at the legendary Augusta National, and it's gearing up to be an epic showdown! 🎉
Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler from the U.S. and world number two Rory McIlroy from Northern Ireland are starting side-by-side in the first two rounds. Both are chasing a milestone victory, and the excitement is through the roof! 🚀
Joining them is reigning Olympic champion Xander Schauffele, also from the U.S., the world number five who's on the hunt for his first major title. This dynamic trio is set to light up the course, along with a field of 89 players, including 20 Masters newcomers eager to make their mark. 🌟
Scheffler, the 27-year-old American phenom with seven top-10 finishes in eight starts this year—including wins at The Players Championship and Arnold Palmer Invitational—is eyeing history. Could he join Tiger Woods as the only player to win the Masters twice while ranked world number one? 🐯🏆
But don't expect Scheffler to get ahead of himself. His focus is laser-sharp. \"I try not to look too far into the future,\" he said. \"I'm excited about how I've been playing to begin this year. All I'm trying to do is put myself in contention in the tournament and hopefully finish it off. I really am not looking much past tomorrow. I'm focused on my preparation.\"
With rivalries heating up and legends in the making, this year's Masters is a can't-miss event! Who will don the iconic green jacket? 💚 Stay tuned, because it's going to be a wild ride! 🎢
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Golf: Scheffler and McIlroy start side-by-side in Masters showdown
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