Scottie Scheffler met his wife Meredith Scudder while attending Highland Park High School in Texas, where Scottie played golf and basketball. Then Scheffler finished what he had so brilliantly set out to doand won. Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. Hes tough mentally.. After his round on Sunday, Watson was asked if he had any regrets about not having Scott on the bag. He said he spent most of Friday and Saturday checking text messages. When Watson announced he and Scott were splitting in fall 2021, Scott considered himself to be retired from caddieing. Three players Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler and Jon Rahm have already traded the top spot in the world ranking this year, and more scenarios this week could lead to another turnover. Scottie and Meredith Scheffler were now ready to take the world by storm. As if the partisan American crowd didnt have enough to cheer about Saturday at the Ryder Cup, U.S. rookie Scottie Scheffler gave them a jolt of electricity on the 15th green when he made an 18-footer to take the 1-up lead in a close match. That's how strong their relationship is! At first, he said he heard something pop, so mind starts to wander to dangerous places. Meet Ted Scott, the $1m caddie with three Masters titles on his CV. Its been a wild week for Scottie Scheffler. But as others faltered in the howling wind, Scheffler didnt make another bogey. Only twice before in his previous 23 appearances had had back-to-back over-par rounds, but because of his leg issue he said I wasnt exactly playing my best out there., Woods, the ultimate competitor, was just thankful he was just able to have the opportunity to be able to grind through it. 1 of 7. It was a triumph of willpower as much as athletic skill. Scott and Watson were both asked at the Masters about the decision to split a few months ago. Golf Channel, All Rights Reserved. Fair play, Scottie, but we're sure Mere will get you back for that joke sooner or later. Scott had been Bubba Watsons caddie for nearly 15 years Autoplay. "I can't speak highly enough of Ted as a person and as a caddie," Scheffler said. You know, the qualities you look for in a person, Ted embodies pretty much all of them. Watson was happy for his former partner after Scheffler and Scott won the Masters on Sunday. Scheffler, who used a version of Tigers signature TaylorMade irons, wore Nikes TW model shoes and shirt at the Masters, and used to study his YouTube clips, recalled Tigers dominance at Bay Hill and what it meant to him to play at Arnies course as a junior in an AJGA event. Scottie Scheffler didn't have the same immediate success that other World Number 1-ranked golfers like Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy or Dustin Johnson may have experienced. Scheffler was hovering around the mid-20s in the world rankings then. The core narrative ran that Scott needed to keep caddying another ten years before retiring and Watson felt he couldnt guarantee his caddie another decade of elite play, along with the earnings potential that came with success. They were down early in their match, and the atmosphere was cold but raucous at Gleneagles. Scottie Scheffler caddie at the 2022 Masters is Ted Scott, the two having begun their partnership in late 2021. The 2022 PGA Tour has been good to the Scheffler's so far. And dont be afraid to acknowledge pressure when you feel it. Scott taught off and on since he was 27, coaching various amateur players around the world. A complete list of the golf equipment Scottie Scheffler used to win the 2022 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club: DRIVER:TaylorMade Stealth Plus+(8 degrees), with Fujikura Ventus Black 7X shaft. Another close call leaves this golfer atop most-unwanted list in golf, How Sunday's final round at the 86th Masters played out on Augusta's famous 16th hole, 2022 Masters was special for Tiger Woods and patrons, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Scott, who is the caddie for tournament leader Scottie Scheffler, will try to become just the fifth man to be on the bag for three or more Masters victories. A good player himself, Scott is said to be about a plus-4 handicap. Oosthuizen's caddie, Phil Lowe, grabbed both golf bags and carried them to the 10th tee until Ledbetter took over. It's his first major championship title in his third Masters appearance and seventh major overall. Its earned. No way. Scheffler navigated Augusta National expertly on Sundayjust as he had all weekto win his first major title and his fourth victory of 2022. We still text each other, so behind the door he might not be friends with me, but he has made more money, so now I guess he's happy he left., RELATED: Scottie Scheffler planned to spend Saturday night like a lot of married couples. With Scott, he has four victories in nine starts, for $9.04 million ($1 million per start). I made a 4 somehow, which was kind of a miracle at that point in the round, he said. Scottie's wife Meredith did that when the two met as high school sweethearts. Winning his first Major on the PGA Tour at the 2022 Masters was a moment the 25-year-old would never forget. Six months ago, Scott thought he was done caddying after a 15-year stint with Bubba Watson that included two Masters victories, came to an end. Did it right, designed and fit just for me! Just before his hot streak began, Scheffler coaxed caddie Ted Scott out of retirement to carry his bag. Rather, Scheffler had to battle to get where he is today. (Photo: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports). However, there are some general rules that apply across the board. Its been a wild week for Scottie Scheffler. I have no regrets, and I don't think he does either. But Scheffler escaped unscathed again, pitching from 70 yards to six feet and holing the putt. AUGUSTA, Ga. Scottie Scheffler was in perhaps the most difficult spot in golf on Sunday. Tesori added: Teds got an amazing ability to be perfect in the moment. Tesori recalls the 2014 Ryder Cup, when Tesori and Scott were caddieing for the team of Webb/Bubba. Obviously, he wasnt going to be able to keep going.. Hell wear the standard-issue Masters white caddie jumpsuit on Sunday while also serving as coach, confidant, psychologist, therapist and whatever else Scheffler needs for those four-plus hours that the final round will take. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. 4. His caddie, Ted Scott, and swing coach, Randy Smith, were already there waiting for him. GOLF DIGEST MAY EARN A PORTION OF SALES FROM PRODUCTS THAT ARE PURCHASED THROUGH OUR SITE AS PART OF OUR AFFILIATE PARTNERSHIPS WITH RETAILERS. Scottie Scheffler remembers he's Scottie Scheffler, Tiger Woods returns, the designated events shine and more in this week's edition of the Monday Scramble. Scheffler said he thinks McGuinness will be OK. "He said he'll know more in the morning," Scheffler said. " He describes one particularly interesting setting he attended: It was like a crack house for foosball players. We occasionally recommend interesting products, services, and gaming opportunities. Scheffler bogeyed the next hole, No. Scottie Scheffler and caddie Ted Scot across the No. Szokol opens with 64, up 3 shots in Singapore, More PGA Tour changes: No cuts, smaller fields, Rahm sought Tiger's advice on staying No. Then, of course, Scheffler called and coaching is on the back burner for now. In 62 starts on the PGA Tour pre-Scott, Scheffler had zero wins and made $8.56 million. Don't miss a story! Theres a caddie who will get to make a Masters moment of his own on Sunday. He tried to be a professional at a young age, and obviously seeing what he is doing now, it's pretty cool on my part to see it., I wore pants when I was a kid because I wanted to play golf on the PGA Tour, Scheffler said after he won. Then in February, Scheffler finally scored his first win at the Phoenix Open, and has been on an absolute heater ever since. Sign up for daily stories delivered to your inbox. But like everything with these two, its whats inside that matters most. Scheffler is a practicing Christian, and knew of Scott "Every caddie gets a weekly paycheck, no matter where his player finishes," Collins said in an animated video for his show. Yes, he held a commanding lead in the 2022 Masters Tournament and had been playing with a steely consistency that belied his 25 years of age, but the pressure was getting to him. Woods, who made an inspirational comeback this week14 months after a car accident that could have taken his life, was famous for his prowess as a front-runner. First, he shot just the 12th sub-60 round in the history of the PGA Tour in the second round of The Northern Trust at TPC Boston. Advertisement "First timers at the Par 3 & it definitely lived up to the hype. The 2019 U.S. Open champion drilled his second at the par-5 16thto 24 feet and canned the putt for eagle to seize the lead for the first time all week at 6 under. I feel punch drunk, said 2018 API champion Rory McIlroy after a 76 left him T-13. After the win, Scheffler expressed his thanks and admiration for his new caddie. Then move on. Rob Carr He became the 12th player to card a But hopefully he'll be all right.". He's such a fun guy to be around. [2] He has won one major championship, the 2022 Masters First, he shot just the 12th sub-60 round in the history of the PGA Tour in the second round of The Northern Trust at TPC Boston. He first reached the position of world number one in the Official World Golf Ranking in March 2022 and has held the ranking for a cumulative 31 weeks. Watson and Scott won the Masters together twice, in 2012 and 2014, with Watson taking home $1.44 million and $1.62 million for his respective green jacket wins. All three men are active in the PGA Tours Bible study group. Teddys been a great addition to the team, Scheffler said. Scottie Scheffler and his caddie, Ted Scott, on Sunday after winning the Masters. It also marked the highest finish by a winner of a non-major on Tour since Jon Rahm shot a 75 at the 2020 Memorial Tournament. Its pretty crazy, actually., Ted Scott, caddie for Scottie Scheffler, gives high-fives to patrons after Scheffler won the 2022 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. I dont think Im ready for this, he tearfully confided to his wife that morning. -- PGA Tour rookie Scottie Scheffler's wild week took another turn Sunday in the final round of The Northern Trust, when his caddie, Scott The 2022 PGA Tour has been good to the Scheffler's so far. TWEET. NORTON, Mass. and Oddly, this makes me like Scottie even more. Scheffler, the winner of the Arnold Palmer Award as the PGA Tours Rookie of the Year in 2020, won for the second time in his past three tournaments and the champions alpaca-red sweater fit him nicely. A year ago on Masters Sunday, Hideki Matsuyamas caddie wound up stealing a bit of the show. (Photo by David Cannon), Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands on June 24, 2018 in Cromwell, Connecticut. Scottie Schefflers caddy at the 2022 Masters is Ted Scott, the two began their partnership in late 2021. In addition to being a ridiculously good fooser, he brought Azinger into the world of foosball. ", "I have such a great support system, and I'm so blessed," he said through tears. There was 25 people in there, nobody smoked downstairs, it was really hot, had this eerie lighting, concrete block walls, and here I roll in, here comes the captain, and I promise you, not five people knew who I was. Tesori relates the story of how Scott had as many questions for Scheffler as the future boss would have for his looper. Scottie Scheffler has won four of the past six events he's played in, including taking his first major at the Masters on Sunday. It is tradition -- not just at the Masters, but every major championship -- that the With the Masters-record first-place payout of $2.7 million, Scheffler has gone over $10 million in earnings this season. Teddy and Scottie talked for quite awhile before they went to work for him, Tesori says.