Scottie Scheffler will be the main favorite to win this year's Masters, but dealing with such pressure can be challenging. However, the 28-year-old has shown many times so far that he has a unique mindset, which has secured him victories during his career.
At the press conference before another edition of the Masters, the 28-year-old golfer reflected on his Masters victory last year. Scottie stressed that last year's victory will have no significance this year when it comes to his chances of winning the Masters.
Last year doesnt have a lot to do with this year, Scheffler said, as quoted by The National News.
I start the tournament even par just like everybody else.
However, the world number 1 is aware that familiarity with the course could be a factor in his chances of success this year. Scheffler doesn't want to get too caught up in that, stressing that everyone starts the tournament with the same chances, so it will be interesting to see how individuals handle the pressure and other factors.
Lets say I get off to a bad start on Thursday, he said. I can use some stuff Ive done here the past few years as confidence to kind of turn things around. But at the end of the day, its a totally new golf tournament.
Scottie Scheffler on the impact of weather conditions
Playing in this tournament, Scottie amazed the public year after year. The fact that he never finished outside the Top 20 at Augusta is the best indicator of his superiority in this tournament. Nevertheless, he calls for caution, stressing that weather will be an important factor at this year's edition.
A lot of the strategy changes with the weather, he said.
Depending on the firmness of the greens, there are certain pins you can attack and certain pins you need to steer clear of.
