Scheffler is one stroke behind leader Bryson DeChambeau and has been hotly tipped to don the green jacket at Augusta once again.
He may be the Masters favourite and just a point off the lead, but Scottie Scheffler cold QUIT at a moment's notice.
But the American is ready to run off the course if need be, with wife Meredith due to give birth. This would be the couple's first child together and while Scheffler is hopeful a mad dash won't be needed - and the signs so far are that it won't be - he's in no doubt of his priorities, even if he has an arm in one of those famous sleeves.
"As far as her going into labour, I wouldn't say I'm very concerned. We haven't seen any of the early signs. But pregnancy is weird. It can happen at any time. Yeah, open lines of communication and she can get a hold of me if she needs to. I'm ready to go at a moment's notice. Sam Burns as another with a pregnant partner at home and is also ready for quick getaway from Augusta if needed. Burns is T69 on the leaderboard after shooting a three over par round on Thursday.
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