Scottie Scheffler reveals faithful piece of advice he received before Masters final round

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Scottie Scheffler had a dominant final round at the Masters, shooting a 68 to finish with a 277 for the tournament, 11-under par, and winning the second green jacket of his career.

Scheffler revealed a piece of advice he received from his friends after being asked about his identity and not making it about his play on the golf course.

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Jon Rahm, left, puts the green jacket on winner Scottie Scheffler after the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on Sunday, April 14, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

"That's a really good question. I was sitting around with my buddies this morning, I was a bit overwhelmed, I told them, I wish I didn't want to win as badly as did I or as badly as I do," Scheffler said. "I think it would make the mornings easier.

"But I love winning. I hate losing. I really do. And when you're here in the biggest moments, when I'm sitting there with the lead on Sunday, I really, really want to win badly. And my buddies told me this morning, my victory was secure on the cross. And that's a pretty special feeling to know that I'm secure for forever, and it doesn't matter if I win this tournament or lose this tournament. My identity is secure for forever."

He was then asked about how he used his faith on the course.

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Scottie Scheffler speaks after winning the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on Sunday, April 14, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

"I believe that today's plans were already laid out many years ago, and I could do