Scottie Scheffler approached the 13th tee box during the final stretch of the 2024 Masters, holding a commanding four-stroke lead and the prospect of claiming his second green jacket.
As he prepared to tee off, a scoreboard volunteer, having completed his duties, descended from his perch to join the spectators on the grass below.
With Scheffler’s dominance evident, it was understandable why the volunteer would abandon his post. The Texan golfer had asserted his authority early on, exchanging the lead with Collin Morikawa, Max Homa, and Ludvig Åberg before delivering a series of birdies that left his competitors trailing in his wake.
Scheffler’s birdie-birdie-birdie streak at the turn effectively sealed his victory as his rivals faltered under the pressure.
While he continued to add to his lead with three more birdies, posting a final round score of 68, it was merely another exceptional performance in a year marked by consistent excellence.
Remarkably, Scheffler had not carded a score worse than 72 in 35 rounds leading up to the Masters. His scoring average of 67.6 across those rounds underscored his unrivaled consistency, with his last over-par round occurring over seven months prior.
As the world’s top-ranked player, Scheffler had dominated his competition, losing to just a handful of opponents in his recent outings.
His game showcased relentless precision, with superior iron play, driving accuracy, and a deft touch around the greens setting him apart from his peers.
Statistically, Scheffler’s performance was staggering, consistently ranking among the top performers in strokes gained tee to green in events where all rounds were measured.
His prowess across all facets of the game made him a formidable opponent, leaving little room for doubt regarding his status as one of golf’s elite players.
