Scottie Scheffler makes his first appearance since his second Masters win, as the Green Jacket holder plays in RBC Heritage despite having a heavily pregnant wife at home

Scottie Scheffler has made his first appearance following his Masters win over the weekend, with the two-time Green Jacket holder playing in the RBC Heritage despite his wife being heavily pregnant.

Scheffler repeatedly insisted last week that he would leave Augusta - even if he was in the lead - if his wife, Meredith, went into labor. 

That never happened, however, and Scheffler returned to the course on Thursday at the South Carolina tournament.  

He had said after his Masters win that he was 'coming home.'

'I'll be home as quick as I can,' he said.

He was almost brought to tears inside Butler Cabin on Sunday as he discussed his victory prior to the imminent arrival of his first child.

'I definitely will enjoy the birth of my first child, and my priorities will change very soon, so golf will be fourth in line, but I still love competing,' he said.

'I don't plan on taking my eye off the ball any time soon.'

He added: 'I wish I could soak this in a little bit more, but all I can think about is getting home. You're about to make me cry here in Butler Cabin. It's a very, very special time for both of us.

'I can't put into words what it means to win this tournament again and really can't put into words what it's going to be like to be a father for the first time.

'Looking forward to getting home and celebrating with Meredith, it's been a long week without her.'