"Let's be honest, without Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson in the events, in golf, when they both step away, honestly I feel it hurts the game. They are charismatic, at times chaotic and always uber competitive. They helped drive the sport and certainly this tournament, which is more relevant than ever."
"Tiger and Phil, to different degrees, brought a winning-is-everything ethos to the sport, complete with plenty of off-course soap operas and scandals. Scheffler appears to be a well-adjusted, soft-spoken, faith-balanced, family man from Texas."
"He appeared more comfortable discussing his family -- he and wife Meredith have Bennett, nearly 2, and newborn Remy -- than his golf swing. Meredith, for example, is handling the midnight wake-ups so he can get some sleep, it being Masters week and all."
Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson will miss the Masters for the first time since 1994 due to personal issues. Their absence is felt in the golf community, as they historically attracted large crowds and excitement. New stars like Scottie Scheffler represent a shift in the sport, focusing on a balanced life rather than the intense competition and drama associated with Woods and Mickelson. Scheffler emphasizes family and personal well-being over winning, showcasing a different approach to the game.
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