World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler posted a disappointing 2-over 74 in the second round of the Masters, ending his streak of 11 consecutive rounds at par or better at Augusta National. The two-time Masters champion is now seven strokes behind defending champion Rory McIlroy after 36 holes, sitting at even par overall.

Scheffler's round was marred by two costly mistakes on par-5 holes, including a water ball on the 13th and another on the 15th. Despite feeling he played better than his score indicated, Scheffler struggled with his putting, missing several crucial par putts early in his round. The 2022 and 2024 Masters winner acknowledged the difficulty of Augusta National, particularly late in the day when conditions became more challenging.

With a significant deficit to overcome, Scheffler will need a remarkable weekend performance similar to his comeback at the 2024 Players Championship, where he rallied from six strokes back after 36 holes to win. The Masters tournament now appears to be slipping away from the world's top-ranked player, who will need both exceptional golf and help from the leaderboard to secure a third green jacket.