Nobody has won The Masters a year after putting on a Green Jacket since Tiger Woods in 2002.

But Scottie Scheffler looks determined to change that after an imperious start to his tournament.

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The two-time champion hit a monster 62-yard putt to card his second birdie of the day on the par-three fourth and ignite his challenge for a third Green Jacket in four years.

He hit the turn three-under — the joint-best score by a defending champion over the last 30 years.

There have only been four other instances — and one of them was Scheffler himself.

He also drained a 40-footer for birdie on 16 to move four-under.

“Every time I watch Scottie Scheffler, it gives me Jokic vibes. Both make it seem so effortless and will make an amazing shot & you’ll get zero reaction out of them,” said one NBA fan.

“Congratulations Scottie Scheffler,” joked another, getting slightly ahead of themselves.

Per golf statistician Justin Ray on X, Scheffler gained three strokes putting — his best for a single round at Augusta.

A missed birdie chance on the 18th saw Scheffler shoot a four-under 68 — his fourth straight opening round in the 60s.

More to follow…