Scottie Scheffler’s Third Green Jacket Hopes Dim as Winning Streak Ends

Scottie Scheffler saw his momentum stall on Friday at the 90th Masters in Augusta. The world No. 1 opened with a 70. A second-round 74 left him at even par for the tournament.

Second-round slip

The 2-over 74 marked just the third time in 24 career rounds at Augusta that Scheffler failed to break par. It also ended an 11-round run of par-or-better scoring that began in the third round of 2023. That streak ranked third in Masters history behind Tiger Woods and Jon Rahm.

Scoreboard details

Scheffler was outside the top 20 when he signed his card. He recorded four bogeys on the day. The par-5s proved costly late in the round.

Key mistakes

A misplayed approach to the par-5 13th was the most damaging moment. Scheffler attempted a 3-iron from a hanging lie. The ball ran right and found a tributary of Rae’s Creek, producing a bogey.

Another approach to the par-5 15th sailed over the green. That shot finished in the penalty area that protects the 16th hole. Both errors contributed to his two-stroke over-par day.

Putting and feels

Scheffler said he struck the ball well but did not convert many putts. He felt a few reads were off. The missed conversions frustrated him down the stretch.

Outlook and next steps

Despite the wobble, Scheffler will comfortably make the 36-hole cut. It will be his seventh straight cut made to begin his Masters career. He needs red figures on Saturday to revive hopes of a comeback.

With a major this week, Scheffler still chases a third green jacket and another top-10. Filmogaz.com will monitor his attempt to start a new streak on the weekend.