Scottie Scheffler scorecard today: How former Masters champ birdied his way back into contention at Augusta

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Scottie Scheffler's first two days at the Masters were unexpectedly mediocre, but the four-time major champion picked up his game on Saturday.

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Scheffler got off to a scorching start to his Saturday at the Masters, putting him right in the mix of players chasing Rory McIlroy at the top. While McIlroy had a six-shot lead after Friday's action, that was only halfway through the tournament, giving other players chances to chase him.

It wouldn't be a surprise to see Scheffler be the one to chase down McIlroy considering his dominance over the past few years. Here's a look at how Scheffler got back into the Masters on Saturday.

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Scottie Scheffler birdies

Scheffler produced four birdies and an eagle in his first 10 holes on Saturday to get back into the tournament. The two-time Masters champion needed a strong start after a disappointing first two days at the 2026 Masters, and that's exactly what he got.

How far back did Scottie Scheffler start the weekend?

Scheffler began Saturday 12-shots back of Rory McIlroy, who led the tournament at -12 after 36 holes. Scheffler was even par through Friday, which included shooting a two-over 74 on Friday morning.

If Scheffler were to come back and win, it would be a Masters record, as the previous record for biggest comeback is eight shots.

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What majors has Scottie Scheffler won?

Scheffler has won three of the four majors, including two Masters in 2022 and 2024. Last year, he collected his first PGA Championship title and his first British Open title, putting him a U.S. Open short of the career grand slam.

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Scottie Scheffler OGWR

Scheffler is the No. 1 player in the world, according to the Official World Golf Ranking. The American has been in that spot since the middle of 2023, as he has continued to collect more OWGR points than his competitors in that time.

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