Scottie Scheffler Arrives at Masters with Newborn Son

Scottie Scheffler, the world number one golfer, arrived at Augusta National on Sunday with his wife Meredith and their two young sons, including nine-day-old Remy, their second child, ahead of the 2026 Masters tournament starting Thursday.

The family welcomed Remy at the end of March, prompting Scheffler to withdraw from the Texas Children's Houston Open last week. Associated Press golf writer Doug Ferguson shared the news on social media, noting that the newborn was already at the Masters venue. Scheffler, known for keeping his personal life private, has not publicly detailed the birth, but the arrival marks the second time he enters a major shortly after becoming a father. Their first son, Bennett, was born in May 2024, just before the PGA Championship, where Scheffler returned after a brief absence to be with his family.

Scheffler spoke fondly of fatherhood last year, expressing hope that Bennett would take up golf. "The game of golf taught me a tremendous amount... you learn a lot of good life lessons by playing golf," he told reporters. "So I hope he can play it one day and I hope he enjoys it as much as I do." At the 2024 PGA Championship, he described the experience as...