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Scottie Scheffler Bracing for Rare Weather Conditions at 2026 Masters

Scottie Scheffler Bracing for Rare Weather Conditions at 2026 Masters

Summary

Scottie Scheffler, the top-ranked golfer, is preparing for the 2026 Masters at Augusta National Golf Club. The weather forecast for the event is unusual, with no rain expected throughout the four-day tournament, making the course conditions potentially more challenging.

Key Facts

  • Scottie Scheffler is ranked as the number one golfer in the world.
  • He is favored to win his third Green Jacket at the 2026 Masters.
  • The tournament will start with temperatures in the low 70s and rise to the mid-80s.
  • No rain is predicted for all four days, which is rare for the Masters.
  • Only 16 out of 89 Masters have had no rain over four days in its history.
  • Scheffler and Bryson DeChambeau think the dry conditions will make the greens harder to play.
  • The Masters will begin with Scheffler teeing off at 1:44 p.m. ET on Thursday.

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