Two-time Masters champion Scottie Scheffler arrived at Augusta National on Sunday, accompanied by his family of four. Scheffler, who typically keeps his professional and private lives separate, had remained silent since withdrawing from the Houston Open two weeks ago to prepare for the birth of his second child. "They’ve been two of the greatest champions the Masters has ever seen," McIlroy added. Other notable figures included Bryson DeChambeau, who spent Saturday consoling 17-year-old Asterisk Talley after a difficult hole cost her the ANWA title. Both Scheffler and McIlroy are attempting to overcome a historical statistic: Adam Scott (2013) is the last player to win the Masters after a three-week break. Wearing his Green Jacket, McIlroy posed with ANWA winner Maria Jose Marin before playing a round with his father, Gerry, and member Jimmy Dunne. McIlroy expressed his excitement for Tuesday's Champions Dinner. Nine-day-old Remy was spotted in a stroller near the clubhouse oak tree, marking a rare family appearance on the Sunday before a major. Defending champion Rory McIlroy has also spent the weekend at the club. After watching the Augusta National Women’s Amateur (ANWA) on Saturday, he presented trophies at the Drive, Chip and Putt National Finals on Sunday. On Sunday, DeChambeau squeezed in a solo round, stopping to greet young fans before heading to the tee. Three-time champion Gary Player was also present, watching the junior putting competition with amazement. "I’ve been practising," Scheffler noted. Player exclaimed as eight-year-old Landyn Kelly holled long putts on the 18th. Scheffler spent his Sunday playing with his manager, Blake Smith. However, he noted the absence of Tiger Woods, following a recent car crash, and Phil Mickelson, who is dealing with a personal health matter. "It is the most exclusive dinner club in all of sport," he told Golf Channel. "We just liked it," Scheffler said of the name. He confirmed that his wife, Meredith, gave birth to a boy named Remy on 27 March. "To be honest, we didn't have many good boy names." "What a touch he has!" "I’ve been able to do a good amount at home." His first son, Bennett, was born in 2024.
