Scheffler's second hosted meal at Augusta National looks a lot like his first ... with one notably new appetizer

The prerogative of choosing the menu for the Champions Dinner at the Masters falls upon the defending champion, and Scottie Scheffler made an addition in his second go-around at those selections that underscored his wry sense of humor.

With the final day of practice rounds at the Augusta National Golf Club pending, the players are polishing their games and steeling their nerves for the season's first major championship with the first round of the Masters Tournament beginning on Thursday.

Scottie Scheffler launched his Masters title defence on Thursday with a par at cool and sunny Augusta National Golf Club where LIV Golf's Joaquin Niemann was part of a large pack sharing the early lead in the opening round of the year's first major.

Two-time Masters champion and world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler starts the festivities off in the morning hours as he seeks to become just the second player to win three Masters in a four-year stretch. Scheffler joins Justin Thomas and U.

It’s rare for someone to come out of nowhere to win the Masters. The last under-the-radar winner, believe it or not, was Tiger Woods in 2019.

Scottie Scheffler's second Champions Dinner at Augusta National Golf Club took place Tuesday night. See who returned and what took place.

Masters at Augusta National starts today, with defending champion Scottie Scheffler among the favorites, along with Rory McIlroy, who is again aiming to complete the career Grand Slam. The tournament starts later this morning when record six-time champion Jack Nicklaus will be joined on the first tee by fellow former winners Gary Player and Tom Watson to hit the ceremonial opening tee shots.