How Scottie Scheffler won the 2024 Masters at Augusta National
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Masters 2024 — final-round leaderboard & results
Scottie Scheffler is the 2024 Masters champion, securing his second major and second Masters (2022) at Augusta National.
Playing partner Collin Morikawa faltered at the turn to drop out of contention, with major debutant Ludvig Åberg claiming an impressive outright second.
Earlier, Tiger Woods (+16) shot 77 on his 100th Masters round.
Final Leaderboard:
- 1: SCHEFFLER -11 (68)
- 2: Åberg -7 (69)
- T3: Morikawa -4 (74)
- T3: Homa -4 (73)
- T3: Fleetwood -4 (69)
2nd round losers: Rory McIlroy
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Oh Rory. This time it was supposed to be different, but then maybe that's been the case for a few years now.
Round two on McIlroy's 16th Masters' appearance needed to be sharp to keep the Northern Irishman in contention for the only major he's yet to win. Sadly it got away form him with a five-over 77 - although the damage was contained to two bogeys in three front hols (5 & 7) and a double-bogey on 11.
Now +4 for the tournament and despite McIlroy's hopes to make moves on moving day, it already feels like yesterday was the moment it got away again.
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2nd round winners: Ludvig Aberg
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Maybe the obvious winner from yesterday was the man who hit the best round, that being Masters debutant Ludvig Aberg.
An impressive 69 featured six birdies and while the gusting 18th saw the 24-year-old into the pines and the sand for a bogey, there was still plenty of shine on his Friday's work.
Aberg sits -2 for the championship, alone in 7th ahead of today's play.
So they were our winners but it wasn't good news for everyone. Next up, our second round losers...
2nd round winners: Collin Morikawa
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It's fair to say moving day came early for Collin Morikawa.
The 27-year-old American has a clean record for making the cut at the Masters and his fifth time could see him trump his career-best finish of fifth in 2022.
A two-under 70 could have been even better had Morikawa not bogeyed the par-4 17th after hitting the bunker from the trees with his second. But birdies either side ensured the world No.20 is nicely poised after a very good Friday.
2nd round winners: Bryson DeChambeau
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It was usually big but not always clever from the first overnight leader on day two, and the odd putt got away from him during his second round 73.
But rather than tripping up, Bryson DeChambeau's Friday was the ideal back-up to his opening 65 and ensures his eighth Masters could yet be a career-defining moment.
The new irons are working, while a 372-yard tee shot on 17 exemplified why DeChambeau has a shot at a first green jacket and second major.
2nd round winners: Max Homa
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Max Homa has yet to win a major but he is having the Masters of his life so far.
Any rounds under-par were good rounds yesterday, and Homa's 71 was the perfect back-up to his Thursday - giving him a genuine platform to go all the way.
Likeable and charming, Homa makes it to moving day with momentum as good as anyone.
2nd round winners: Tiger Woods
There's nothing like securing a bit of history to ensure you've had a good day, and that was Friday for Tiger Woods.
It wasn't straightforward or particularly fluid but the five-time Masters champion was as solid as anyone over a challenging back nine to defy his body to finish level 72 for the day, +1 for the championship and comfortably make the cut for a 24th successive time.
That took him clear of the previous best alongside Fred Couples and Gary player.
If you haven't caught his chip in for a birdie on the sixth, then here it is. Enjoy a step back in time.
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As challenging as it gets around Augusta
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It was this time yesterday that Augusta National predicted winds of between 15-20mph. Those were down on the stormy scenes of Thursday and with the course getting the chance to dry out, there may have been an opportunity for the scores to come down.
Not so. Friday was plagued with 40mph gusts, sand being blown from bunkers (see what's going on behind Sungjae Im at the 18th) and conditions that even the most experienced Masters' veterans hadn't experienced before.
We'll see how the weather develops today but it's all good context for working out our winners and loses from those second rounds. Our list follows - feel free to tell us yours too.
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Welcome to the Masters’ super Saturday
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Good day from The Athletic HQ. It’s Michael Bailey here, back to steer us through the build-up to day three of the 2024 Masters at Augusta National.
We’re on schedule and beautifully poised after a challenging second day across the field - and with it being moving day, there is a lot to get excited about.
Play begins with the first pairs teeing off from 9.35am ET (2.45pm BST) - and we’ve got plenty for you in the meantime.
So stay tuned. We’ve got you covered from here.
McIlroy: ‘Hopefully I have half a chance going into Sunday’
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Rory McIlroy meanwhile faces an uphill task to play his way back into contention today.
McIlroy, who is of course seeking to complete a career grand slam by finally winning at Augusta National, struggled on Friday, carding a birdie-free second round of 77.
Afterwards he said: “I won from 10 back [at halfway] in Dubai at the start of the year, but obviously the Dubai Desert Classic and the Masters are two very different golf tournaments.
“We'll see. Hopefully the conditions are a little better. I still think I can go out and shoot a low one, get back into red numbers, and have half a chance going into Sunday.”
Max Homa overcomes major demons
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Max Homa is the No. 11 golfer in the world, but the 33-year-old star has never so much as put himself in contention in a major championship. That’s not an exaggeration. He’s never been higher than T11 at the 36-hole mark of a major, and even then he was nine shots back. Only twice his entire career has he entered the third round better than 35th.
He’ll enter Saturday tied for the lead for the Masters.
As The Athletic has written about in depth, Homa has broken through his issues to shoot 6-under through two rounds at Augusta. He rode a hot putting day in a Round 1 to get to 5-under, but Friday was about discipline in these howling winds. He didn’t chase or get too aggressive. He took his medicine when he made mistakes. And ultimately he’s the only one of the three leaders (Homa, Scheffler and Bryson DeChambeau) to shoot Round 2 under par.
Homa might not be good at being in the mix at majors, but he’s actually a clutch golfer. He’s thrived at the Presidents Cup and Ryder Cup. He’s won huge tournaments at Riviera, Torrey Pines and Quail Hollow with dominant Sunday performances. He steps up in big moments. Time to find out if he does late in a major.
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Woods eyeing Nicklaus’ Masters record this weekend
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Tiger Woods yesterday insisted he can still tie Jack Nicklaus’ record of six Masters wins after making the cut at Augusta National.
Woods, a 15-time major champion who has now made a record 24 consecutive cuts at Augusta, is seven shots back from the three leaders after a level-par 72 left him one over.
“It means I have a chance to win the golf tournament. Anyone who makes the weekend has a chance,” Woods said when quizzed on his round.
“I'm right there.”
Masters analysis: 10 notes to know after Round 2
Though the name won’t be found on any leaderboard, Mother Nature unleashed her version of a flag-peppering 64 yesterday at Augusta National Golf Club.
Intense winds whisked bunker contents airborne throughout the day, moved the occasional golf ball off its mark and caused countless player step-offs and shot reassessments. When the dust settled, literally in this case, three American stars sat tied for first with 36 holes to play.
Follow the link below to see the top numbers and notes to know from day two of the 88th Masters.
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Masters analysis: 10 notes to know after Round 2 at Augusta National
Tiger makes Masters cut for record 24th consecutive time
Tiger Woods, the five-time Masters champion, shot a second-round even-par 72 at Augusta National yesterday, making a record 24th consecutive cut at the Masters.
Woods finished at 1-over-par for the first two rounds, putting him in a tie for 22nd entering the third round today.
He surpassed Fred Couples and Gary Player by making a 24th consecutive cut.
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Tiger Woods to make record 24th consecutive Masters cut after playing 23 holes Friday
Who missed the cut?
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The wind was punishing Friday, seemingly eliminating stars in a matter of seconds with one blowup hole being enough to derail a round. Double bogey became a common score to see, like reigning Open Champion Brian Harman (+9) finishing his first round Friday morning by going triple-bogey, double-bogey, double-bogey.
Maybe the most painful missed cut was Justin Thomas. The two-time major winner was even par with four holes to go, but he double-bogeyed 15 and 16, bogeyed 17 and double-bogeyed 18 to miss the cut by losing seven shots in four holes.
Viktor Hovland was one of the best players in the world six months ago, but his fascinating, strange struggles continue as Hovland went from 4-under early Thursday to shooting an 81 in round two to drop to 8-over and miss out on the weekend.
Others to miss the cut include three-time major winner Jordan Spieth (+9), Wyndham Clark (+7), Sam Burns (+9) and Dustin Johnson (+13).
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Masters round three tee times: Final 15 groups
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- 12:15 p.m.: Patrick Cantlay, Neal Shipley
- 12:25 p.m.: Corey Conners, Harris English
- 12:35 p.m.: Brooks Koepka, Taylor Moore
- 12:45 p.m.: Tiger Woods, Tyrrell Hatton
- 12:55 p.m.: Xander Schauffele, Eric Cole
- 1:15 p.m.: Sepp Straka, Matt Fitzpatrick
- 1:25 p.m.: Kurt Kitayama, Lucas Glover
- 1:35 p.m.: Adam Schenk, Patrick Reed
- 1:45 p.m.: Byeong Hun An, Cameron Smith
- 1:55 p.m.: Danny Willett, Ryan Fox
- 2:05 p.m.: Cameron Young, Tommy Fleetwood
- 2:15 p.m.: Ludvig Åberg, Matthieu Pavon
- 2:25 p.m.: Cam Davis, Collin Morikawa
- 2:35 p.m.: Scottie Scheffler, Nicolai Højgaard
- 2:45 p.m.: Max Homa, Bryson DeChambeau
Masters round three tee times: First 15 groups
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- 9:35 a.m.: Rickie Fowler, Hideki Matsuyama
- 9:45 a.m.: Thorbjorn Olesen, Russell Henley
- 9:55 a.m.: José María Olazábal, Luke List
- 10:05 a.m.: Tom Kim, Jake Knapp
- 10:15 a.m.: Si Woo Kim, Adam Scott
- 10:25 a.m.: Jon Rahm, Grayson Murray
- 10:35 a.m.: Chris Kirk, Tony Finau
- 10:45 a.m.: J.T. Poston, Keegan Bradley
- 10:55 a.m.: Rory McIlroy, Camillo Villegas
- 11:05 a.m.: Joaquin Niemann, Min Woo Lee
- 11:25 a.m.: Sahith Theegala, Phil Mickelson
- 11:35 a.m.: Adam Hadwin, Jason Day
- 11:45 a.m.: Denny McCarthy, Vijay Singh
- 11:55 a.m.: Erik van Rooyen, Will Zalatoris
- 12:05 p.m.: Akshay Bhatia, Shane Lowry
Scheffler, DeChambeau and Homa tied for Masters lead
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It’s a three-way tie atop the leaderboard heading into the weekend with Scottie Scheffler, Bryson DeChambeau and Max Homa all at 6-under-par.
DeChambeau, who was the 18-hole leader, shot a second-round 73. He is searching for his second major championship this weekend.
Scheffler shot even par in his second round. The 2022 Masters champion is also searching for his second major after victories at the Arnold Palmer Invitational and the Players Championship in 2024.
Then there’s Homa, who continued his brilliant play after his first round Thursday was suspended due to darkness. After playing 23 holes Friday, Homa shot a second-round 71, putting himself in contention to win his first major.
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Masters Round 2 takeaways: Scheffler, DeChambeau, Homa share 36-hole lead