Scottie Scheffler, the 54-hole leader at the Masters, has stated he will withdraw from the tournament if his wife Meredith goes into labor with their first child, emphasizing the importance of being present for the birth. Scheffler, who is in contention for his second green jacket, leads by one shot over Collin Morikawa as of Sunday. This year's Masters is particularly significant for Scheffler as he competes without Meredith by his side for the first time since his rise to stardom. The potential of Scheffler's withdrawal has added an unexpected layer of drama to the tournament, with fans and competitors alike closely watching the situation.
There could be more drama at the Masters! ⛳️ Scottie Scheffler insists he'll simply walk off and dash to be with wife Meredith if word comes through that she's gone into labour. #TheMasters https://t.co/djl3HnfrVM
Has Scottie Scheffler’s wife gone into labor yet? Asking for… the rest of the field… #TheMasters https://t.co/bzENg9YcYk
Two years ago, Scottie Scheffler was practically a boy coming into stardom as he cried to Meredith before his Masters win. Sunday, he is a man, about to become a father, preparing for a potential second Masterswithout Meredith there for the first time. https://t.co/7AecuQuRyn
If you were in the Top 10 in The Masters on Sunday, and your wife went into labor at a hospital in Augusta, would you withdraw or finish out the round?
Sunday, Scottie Scheffler will play for his second green jacket starting with a one-shot lead over Collin Morikawa. But this week, he doesn’t have his wife Meredith with him. And that's why this Masters is different, writes @BrodyAMiller. https://t.co/TJLctsxilD https://t.co/mlNYexPcwZ
🚨🍼🤰🏼Masters 54 hole leader Scottie Scheffler will withdrawal from the tournament should his wife Meredith go into labour: "I'm sticking to my word, you only have your first child once.” https://t.co/LjBr7D1oH0
Masters leader Scottie Scheffler says if the call comes that his wife is in labor he's wheels up from Augusta, no matter if he's leading. What would you do? Call us 888-SAY-ESPN (888-729-3776)