Scottie Scheffler extended her advantage as world No. 1 with a three-time win in the opening match of the men’s major of the year at Augusta National; Cameron Smith was competing for his first major title until he found water with his tee shot in 12th place.
By Ali Stafford at Augusta National
Last Updated: 11/04/22 2:26 am
Scottie Scheffler talked about how stressed he was ahead of his final round at Augusta
Masters champion Scottie Scheffler has revealed he was “crying like a baby” the morning of the final round at Augusta due to “stress” over his chance to win his first big.
Despite maintaining a chill on the court for nearly all of his 72 holes in his dominant win in the first major of the year, Scheffler admitted in his press conference after winning the title that he was struggling to control his emotions before the afternoon tee. time.
The 25-year-old, who has taken the world No. 1 spot after winning three of his last five tournaments against The Masters, credits his wife Meredith for helping him calm down.
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Scheffler took full advantage of his five shots on the 18th green as he hit four doubles for a bogey to claim his first big win.
“I cried like a baby this morning,” Scheffler said. “I was so stressed and didn’t know what to do.
“I’m sitting there telling Meredith, I don’t think I’m ready for this. I’m not ready, I don’t feel ready for this kind of thing, and I just feel overwhelmed.
“I think when she made me some extra food, I ate a hearty breakfast. My stomach hurt for two days straight. I would say I calmed down when I started the course.
Scheffler said he has never experienced such heavy emotions before a round in both his professional and amateur career.
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Highlights from day four of the 2022 Master’s competition in Augusta
“I think because it’s the Masters,” he added. “I dreamed of having the chance to play in this golf tournament. I cried the first time I received the invitation in the mail. We were lucky enough to play here when we were in college, and I love it. this place. I love this golf course.”
“If you were going to pick a golf tournament to win, this would be the one I’d like to win. You don’t know how many chances you’ll get. And so if there’s a chance – I think I’ve got the lead. before five shots on Friday and then three shots today, I don’t know if you’ll get better chances than that.You don’t want to waste them.
“The human condition is to make things bigger than they really are. And many years from now I’ll say people might not remember me as a champion, and that’s okay. But for now. Now, you think it’s a much bigger problem than it really is.”
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Butch Harmon paid tribute to new Masters champion Scheffler after an incredible performance from world No.
Smith: One day I’ll win the Blue Jacket!
Cameron Smith defended himself to win the Blue Jacket in the future after a disappointing final day where he had to place third overall.
The Players’ Championship winner starts the week as one of six players who could leave the opening men’s tournament of the year as world No 1, with the Australian threatening a second win in several starts as he moves within a Scheffler’s lap early on the last day. .
Smith posted consecutive bogeys on his previous nine but found himself leading the way with three points with seven holes to go, only to see his hopes of a major breakthrough when he found water on the 12th tee on the way to winning three at the wrong time. -big set of six.
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Cameron Smith’s hopes of a first major title at The Masters collapsed at the infamous 12th place with the magic trio.
The 28-year-old also passed a 14th par-four before taking the next two holes, which saw him finish the final 73rd and finish in a third, with Smith optimistic about his chances of winning. at The Masters in the future.
“Just too many mistakes,” Smith admitted. “I feel like maybe my two bogeys in the front nine weren’t quite worth it. I guess, I guess, paused the momentum a bit. Had a really good start, started the first two bogeys and then two bogeys to follow that, just really slowed me down.Yes, poor shot on the 12th, and that was the league.
“I feel like I’ve played some of the best golf here. It’s not my moment yet. A few lucky breaks here and there, and I’ll put on a Green Jacket, I’m sure of it. someday.
“I feel really comfortable around this place. I feel like it’s a place that really fits my game. Yes, I look forward to coming back here every year and playing good golf.”
