Scheffler Seeks Second Masters Title as New Dad

The 2025 champion returns to Augusta National as the favorite, refreshed after time off for the birth of his second child.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 8:38pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the fractured movements of a golfer's swing, with sharp planes of green, white, and blue representing the undulating terrain of Augusta National.Scheffler's quest for a second Masters title will require navigating Augusta National's challenging course with the added responsibilities of fatherhood.Augusta Today

Scottie Scheffler, the 2025 Masters champion, is once again the favorite heading into this year's tournament at Augusta National. However, the 26-year-old has had an eventful few weeks off the course, welcoming his second child, Remy, just two weeks ago. Scheffler says the time away has left him rested and ready to go, as he aims to become the first player since 2013 to win the Masters after a multi-week break.

Why it matters

Scheffler's success at the Masters and in major championships over the past couple of years has cemented his status as one of the top players in the world. His ability to balance fatherhood and elite-level golf will be tested as he seeks to defend his title and add to his growing legacy.

The details

Scottie Scheffler's son Bennett was born just before the 2024 PGA Championship, where Scheffler had a memorable week that included being arrested before the second round on a felony charge (later dropped). Now with two young children at home, Scheffler is hoping the time off will have him refreshed and ready to compete for another green jacket. He's the betting favorite this week, similar to his status heading into last year's British Open, which he won.

  • Scottie Scheffler's son Bennett was born just before the 2024 PGA Championship.
  • Scheffler's second child, Remy, was born on March 27, 2026.

The players

Scottie Scheffler

The 26-year-old American golfer is the 2025 Masters champion and a rising star on the PGA Tour, having won six times in a 4.5-month span in 2025.

Meredith Scheffler

Scottie Scheffler's wife, who has been caring for their two young children, including their newborn son Remy, while Scottie has been away from the course.

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What they’re saying

“This place signifies so much for me in my golf journey, and that's something I'd love to be able to share with my kids. We'll see how that goes as they age.”

— Scottie Scheffler, PGA Tour Golfer

“I'm getting plenty of sleep. My wife's a trouper. Remy is so young right now, they sleep a lot of the day. I think he's used to being in the womb at this point. Yeah, I've been able to get a decent amount of sleep.”

— Scottie Scheffler, PGA Tour Golfer

What’s next

Scheffler will look to become the first player since Adam Scott in 2013 to win the Masters after a multi-week break when he tees off on Thursday. He'll play the first two rounds alongside Robert MacIntyre and Gary Woodland.

The takeaway

Scottie Scheffler's ability to balance fatherhood and elite-level golf will be put to the test as he seeks to defend his Masters title. However, the time off may have left him refreshed and ready to add to his growing legacy at Augusta National.