Masters leader Scottie Scheffler reveals he has plan if wife goes into labor

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Scottie Scheffler entered Sunday eyeing his second career Masters victory, but the question will not be whether or not he can do it, it will be whether he’ll be there to do it.

Scheffler’s wife, Meredith, may go into labor before he tees off for the final round. In that case, Scheffler has vowed that he will withdraw from the Masters if she does go into labor. He’s set to begin at 2:35 p.m. ET.

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Scottie Scheffler of the United States plays his shot from the 11th tee during the third round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 13, 2024, in Augusta, Georgia. (Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

"I definitely have a way to get home pretty quickly. We have somebody here that has access to their cell phone, if that's all right," he said. "And, yes, I'll be available to go home then whenever I need to."

Asked whether he thought she would call him, Scheffler responded with a laugh, "She better call."

Scheffler and Sam Burns revealed their baby plans ahead of the tournament. But going into the final round, Scheffler had a one-shot lead over Collin Morikawa.

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Scottie Scheffler of the United States (L) and Nicolai Højgaard of Denmark shake hands on the 18th green after finishing their round during the third round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 13, 2024, in Augusta, Georgia. (Warren Little/Getty Images)

He was asked about his emotions going into Sunday, compared to going into the final round of the 2022 Masters. He had a three-stroke lead over Cameron Smith