He's a good time to be around.". He could be the life of the party, but he could also be serious and go deep with you, too. It depends what it looks like and feels in the morning. 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. Scheffler finished out the hole and on the way to the 10thtee met his replacement caddie, Eric Ledbetter, who is one of the assistant pros at TPC Boston. The weekend, its like crazy golf.. Tesori recalls the 2014 Ryder Cup, when Tesori and Scott were caddieing for the team of Webb/Bubba. If that name sounds familiar, it's because it's the same high school that Clayton Kershaw and Matthew Stafford attended. AUGUSTA, Ga., April 10 (Reuters) - Masters champion Scottie Scheffler is golf's new leading man but his family will make sure success does not go to his head, according to his caddie Ted Scott. There was pine straw in front of me that I couldnt move. On Sunday morning, before reporting for work at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, PGA golf pro Scottie Scheffler finally succumbed to a serious case of the nerves. He was on Bubba Watsons bag for titles in 2012 and 2014. They are the same age. He's hard-working. Scottie Scheffler had to play the back nine Sunday of The Northern Trust with a fill-in caddie after his regular looper went down with injury. Never gone to any course with the lead on Sunday in a major championship. Getty Images AUGUSTA, Ga. Ted Scott, maybe a short wedge to the right of Scheffler successfully defended his title at TPC Scottsdale last month and is off to a good start at Bay Hill. Scottie Scheffler poses with the Masters trophy during the Green Jacket Ceremony after winning the [+] Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on April 10, 2022 in Augusta, Georgia. But he proceeded to miss twice from close distance, raising murmurs of concern among the crowd and television commentators. Hopefully everything just falls into place. Teddys been a great addition to the team, Scheffler said. In 14 of his 15 major championship victories, he carried a lead into the final round and won, the lone exception being the 2019 Masters, where he rallied from two shots back. NORTON, Mass. Hes honest. I would say thats probably really where I credit the win.. Scheffler is a practicing Christian and has known Scott through Bible study and since Scott was on tour with his previous player. Sensing the group was tight and needed to loosen up a little, Scott decided it was time to tell a joke. We watched it so many times on TV, watching Tiger win this tournament and make his putts on 18. By the end, he was limping badly on his right leg. Scheffler opened with rounds of 70-73 before shooting one of the rounds of the tournament on Saturday, a 4-under 68 that included three birdies and an eagle on the inward nine and the best nine-hole score of the week (31). ESPN's golf broadcast team reacts to Scott Scheffler admitting he 'cried like a baby' ahead of the final round of the Masters. I cant say enough about him, said Scheffler. He might want to save that one for the display wall, too. Scottie Scheffler and his caddie, Ted Scott, on Sunday after winning the Masters. Scheffler will have longtime PGA Tour caddie Ted Scott on his bag starting this week at Sea Island Resort. Scott had been Bubba Watsons caddie for nearly 15 years before the two split in September. Ive gotten to know Teddy decently well the last couple of years on Tour. RELATED: Masters 2022: Rory McIlroy and Collin Morikawa delivered ALL-TIME reactions after holing bunker shots on 18th hole. It was a triumph of willpower as much as athletic skill. Who Is Scottie Scheffler's Caddie? Privacy Policy. Scott is also apparently a heckuva dancer, per Tesori, but we need more details on this one . Scheffler and Scott made their debut together at the RSM Classic in November To be able to have him on the bag is so special.. I dont know what happened. Seeing all of Schefflers swings, Scott reports back to Smith on how Schefflers swinging. Then move on. (Photo by Gregory Shamus), OK, we havent seen any of this [before], commentator Jim Nantz said. This time he managed to advance his ball about 50 yards, but his lie in the rough was hardly any better and he was forced to lay up. As for Scott, it appears that his retirement will have to wait for a while longer, as Scheffler is set to return to Augusta National in 2023 as the reigning champion. I have no regrets, and I don't think he does either. I had my kids and my wife pray about it, said Scott. The rest is a pure history of success. Bubba talked on Sunday about why he decided it was best to split with Scott, and how close he still is with his former looper. Schefflers breakout performance in a major this week didnt surprise fellow Texan Will Zalatoris, who grew up playing in junior events with Scheffler. He plans to eventually display everything in the building where he instructs. Masters champ Scottie Scheffler brings the heat at Texas Rangers game while wearing buttoned Green Jacket. Did it right, designed and fit just for me! Their "Winter Wonderland" wedding was held at Arlington Hall at Turtle Creek Park in Dallas a short six months after Scottie popped the question. Scott taught off and on since he was 27, coaching various amateur players around the world. Scott has got to be pleased with his decision, potentially making close to a $1 million over the past few months. Scott now has been part of three Masters wins as a caddie. 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. Johnson, 29, was deemed to have been in violation of Rule 3.3b, which means he signed an incorrect scorecard. Scottie Scheffler Caddy . WebThe Official PGA TOUR Profile of Scottie Scheffler. Been close a few times, but never in the spotlight as the favorite heading into the final round. Theres little doubt that Scotties new looper had plenty of course knowledge and knew how to read the tricky Augusta National green complexes. I would wear pants and a collared shirt to third-grade class and get made fun of rightfully so. Two weeks ago, Scheffler ascended to the No. 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. Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Scottie Scheffler pumps fist with his caddie Ted Scott after putting on the 11th green during the second round at the Masters golf tournament on Friday, April 8, 2022, in Augusta, Ga. Scheffler said he was focused on the task until he got the 18thgreen, where he hit his 41-foot first putt to 5 feet and three-putted from there. In his long game, short game, and everything between, Scheffler showed remarkable calm and consistency to hang onto his five-stroke lead despite the hard-charging McIlroy and brilliant play of Aussie Cameron Smith. 10, before steadying himself and finished at 17 under par, in a tie for fourth place. The amicable split between one of golfs most enduring partnerships may have received more chatter had Scheffler and his new caddie not immediately established that their partnership had serious legs. In the first round of the 2022 Charles Schwab Challenge, Scottie Scheffler hit his tee shot off-line, sparking a funny conversation with his caddie, Ted Scott. 13 hole during the second round of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Friday, April 8, 2022. Schefflers caddie, Scott, knows something about winning at the Masters. Prior to caddying for Scheffler, Scott manned the bag of Bubba Watson for 15 years. 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. Hes No. Rory McIlroy finished second after shooting 64, the low round of the tournament by three shots. 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. AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) Scottie Scheffler has never been here before. He's honest. "If the player misses the cut, the caddie still has to get a paycheck because the caddie pays for all of his own expenses airfare, hotel, car, food, all of it.". Im usually pretty competitive, so when the conditions get really tough and the field gets really good, I get excited.. Winning caddies at the Masters can write a letter to request their iconic white jumpsuits. McGuinness is expected to be reevaluated on Monday. When Scheffler called Scott about working together, Scott had questions for the young Texan. Sleeping on a 54-hole lead at Augusta National has proven challenging for some of the games greats, but fortunately for Scheffler, he had help from one of the most respected caddies in golf. Colt Knost and the other PGA Tour pros who called Royal Oaks Golf Club in Dallas home used to call Scottie Scheffler their little shadow. The kid had a great short game back then, said Zalatoris. Tesori added: Teds got an amazing ability to be perfect in the moment. It won't be as long, and I believe he'll be able to contend.. Im going to have to go out there (Sunday) and play really good golf again. My wrist, I had a wrist injury all last year. So, yeah, its going to give him nothing but confidence and joy knowing that he has all the information.. He missed a 5-foot bogey putt and just as quickly as he had assumed the lead, it was gone. Scheffler said he thinks McGuinness will be OK. "He said he'll know more in the morning," Scheffler said. " Phillip Allen of the Twenty First Group did the math on the difference in Schefflers bottom line since having Scott on the bag and the numbers are striking. It was a performance that showed off his grit and gumption. Scottie Scheffler and caddie Ted Scott embrace on the 18th green after winning the Masters at [+] Augusta National Golf Club on April 10, 2022 in Augusta, Georgia. Its really nice just having someone I can trust so much out there with me.. (Photo: Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images). "Every caddie gets a weekly paycheck, no matter where his player finishes," Collins said in an animated video for his show. In addition to being a ridiculously good fooser, he brought Azinger into the world of foosball. In 2014, he held the lead coming into the final round and held it together on the way to another green jacket. Ill go down in flames before I tap out.. He hired Ted Scott, who caddied in both of Bubba Watsons Masters wins, on a test basis five months ago. There was the perseverance of Tiger Woods at the course where he changed the sport forever, won five times, and made the 2022 cut despite having nearly lost a leg in a car crash just more than a year ago. He put a hand on the young North Texan and offered words of confidence that an experienced hand can give. Since then, the top prize has grown substantially: The $2.7 million payday Scheffler earned on Sunday nearly matches Watson's two wins combined. Scheffler had no experience winning anything, let alone the Masters, but Scott, whod been on the bag for two victories at Augusta National, had course knowledge to burn. I haven't told anybody, but I had some struggles this offseason. Scheffler, 26, soaked up what it took to be a winner, too. Scottie Scheffler talks with his caddie Ted Scott at the 2021 RSM Classic on the Seaside Course at Sea Island Resort in St. Simons Island, Georgia. Hovland pinballed in and out of the lead over the weekend. Scheffler and playing partner Louis Oosthuizen finished the hole while medical staff checked on McGuinness. And luckily it's high up on the calf; it wasn't his Achilles. And Smith has experience in being a chaser, after he and Sungjae Im who is in third, five shots back were the ones closest to Dustin Johnson at the end of the pandemic-delayed Masters in November 2020. And dont be afraid to acknowledge pressure when you feel it. Advertisement "First timers at the Par 3 & it definitely lived up to the hype. Scott was on the bag for both of Bubba Watsons victories in 2012 and 2014. It instantly became a Masters moment. WebScott Alexander Scheffler (born June 21, 1996) is an American professional golfer who plays on the PGA Tour.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. Youd expect any caddie to be skilled at that. (Photo: Adam Cairns-Augusta Chronicle/USA TODAY Sports). He finished tied for fourth at 17 under. Schefflers caddie, Scott, knows something about winning at the Masters. After the win, Scheffler expressed his thanks and admiration for his new caddie. PUTTER:Scotty Cameron Special Select Timeless Tour prototype. As further proof of the carnage going on at Bay Hill on Sunday, Hovland made bogey at the next two holes and still held the lead at the turn. Autoplay. Shota Hayafuji was on Matsuyamas bag for that win, and when he returned the pin to the 18th hole after the final putt of the Masters was made, he removed his cap and bowed to the course. "They're just covering their ass and saying everything that the PGA Tour basically has trained them to say", "Playing the cutline is one of the toughest things in golf. He teared up when talking about Steve Kling, the local caddie he stayed with during Masters week who answered question after question. Scottie Scheffler and caddie Ted Scot across the No. To walk up 18 and have six putts or however many we had to hold (the flagstick from No. Thats the coolest part about this whole deal, Scheffler said. Scottie had chosen the Longhorn lifestyle, opting to attend the University of Texas while his wife attended Texas A&M. WebScottie Scheffler. Acknowledge it. I respect him as a person. [2] He played golf at Highland Park High School and later played college golf at the University of Texas from 2014 to 2018, where he 1 ranking. Two years later after graduation, the couple would become engaged, when Scottie got down on one knee during a hike in the Arbor Hills Nature Preserve. He's humble. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. "I guess I'm going to have to keep working," Scott said. Will former Ben Crenshaw caddie Carl Jackson's advice seal a green jacket for Scottie Scheffler? "It took a week, and they said, dad, we think you ought to do it. But a good caddie like Scott does have a say in what someone else is going to do that being the player whose bag he is carrying. The skill level he has in every area of his game is amazing. When were out there I have a lot of faith in him. Never gone to any course with the lead on Sunday in a major championship. 1-ranked in the world and he wins it. 1-ranked player grabbed it and never let goSunday. Scheffler would enjoy nothing more than if Scott is the one on that stage. Then, of course, Scheffler called and coaching is on the back burner for now. I just cant believe I can come back for a lifetime and enjoy this golf course.. Scotties young and has had a bit of a habit of getting a little angry on the golf course, and maybe even a little angry toward his caddie. 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. and Joke-telling might be Scotts most underrated skills. It became clear that McGuinness was struggling as the second-to-last group of the day approached the ninth green. Top editors give you the stories you want delivered right to your inbox each weekday. Scott told them to pray about it another week. The 25-year-old Scheffler the youngest Masters champion since Spieth was 21 in 2015 opened with 69-67-71 and finished at 10-under 278, the same total Hideki Matsuyama had to win in 2021. In the end, Scheffler would need a chunk of those strokes to weather another of those memorable Masters moments that took place on the eighteenth green and Schefflers final hole of the tournament. I dont give up, Horschel said. WebFacebook; Twitter; Facebook Messenger; Pinterest; Email; print; Scottie Scheffler walked out of Augusta National Golf Club after the 86th Masters on Sunday with a green jacket, perhaps the most prized possession in golf.His caddie, Ted Scott, also left with his own piece of Augusta. Two things stand out. He followed Woods familiar final-round game plan. Scott wiped away tears as he videoed Schefflers green jacket ceremony on the practice green. Scottie Scheffler and caddie Scott Mcguinness. as well as other partner offers and accept our. Had some PRP [platelet-rich plasma]. Meredith Scheffler called her husband a fighter. So for me, it's not about a golf score. It is tradition -- not just at the Masters, but every major championship -- that the Ted Scottwho helped Bubba Watson win the 2012 and 2014 Mastersknows Augusta National as well as any other caddie, having looped for Paul Azinger and Grant Waite before Bubba. The car conversion cost the dedicated team 20K (15,754) to build as it was in terrible condition when it arrived at their garage. He followed that up with a win at the Masters on Sunday, donning his first green jacket and securing the first major. 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. However, by the time dusk began to settle on those hallowed grounds, Scheffler had proved to himself that he didnt have to be entirely ready for the final round of Masters in order to win it. Watson said no, calling it a mutual split. Ive never hit a shot. 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. During that time, Watson won 12 times, including two Masters. It's his first major championship title in his third Masters appearance and seventh major overall. Scottie Scheffler dominated the Masters to win the first major of his career on Sunday, and his wife Meredith got to enjoy the week with him. I even, hes just hes an amazing guy. By his side for the entire hot streak has been veteran caddie Ted Scott. After Scheffler's win at the 2022 US Masters, veteran looper, Scott, has now enjoyed three victories at Augusta, having caddied for Watson at both the 2012 and 2014 RELATED: Amen Corner: The History Behind Golf's Most Feared 3-Hole Stretch. It just means I can get it done I guess when Im up against the best guys in the world, Smith said. In the final round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational, he shot an even-par 72 at Bay Hill Club and Lodge in Orlando to claim the title by a stroke. Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. 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. Well never know, but the point is that when it comes to the mental game, even the top ranked player in the world can make a rookie mistake, one that has the potential to cost everything. Watson had to rally to win his first Masters in 2012, after starting the final round in fourth. We didnt know what happened at the time, but he couldnt stand up. I just told myself 5 is not a bad score, and thats kind of a comforting feeling on those hard golf courses, he said. Scott was set to focus on golf instruction before Scheffler called him. 18 and also eagled the 13thhole, but was too far behind after 54 holes to throw a scare into Scheffler, whose game is solid from top to bottom. They took a week and came back and said Dad, we think you ought to do it. . Scottie Scheffler celebrates a par putt on the 15th green during the final round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard at Arnold Palmer Bay Hill Golf Course on March 06, 2022, in Orlando, Florida. Scottie Scheffler has won four of the past six events he's played in, including taking his first major at the Masters on Sunday. Hes the best Louisianan joke-teller of all time, says Tesori, current caddie of Webb Simpson. Surround yourself with calm. A lot of different things could have happened, but 14 months (after his car accident), I'm able to tee it up and play in the Masters.. RELATED: Masters 2022: Kevin Na's five-putt(!) It has paid huge and fast dividends, and theyll try for their fourth win in the span of six starts together on Sunday. In a game played by pros, it pays to surround yourself with real pros. If Scheffler hadnt admitted his fears and vulnerability to his wife that morning, who knows if those emotions wouldnt have exploded at a far less opportune moment later in the day? Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. It is tradition -- not just at the Masters, but every major championship -- that the Shane Lowry (69 on Sunday) and Cameron Smith (73) tied for third place, five shots behind Scheffler. Its been a wild week for Scottie Scheffler. In the final round, Scheffler overcame a sluggish start with bogeys on two of his first three holes and missed a 5-foot par putt at nine to make the turn one stroke behind Hovland. Winning his first Major on the PGA Tour at the 2022 Masters was a moment the 25-year-old would never forget. He said he spent most of Friday and Saturday checking text messages. (Photo by Stan Badz), Augusta National Golf Club on April 10, 2022 in Augusta, Georgia. Knowing that hes got a guy on the bag thats won around here, that has notes hes going to have mental notes that he knows (from what) hes been through with me. In the final round, Scheffler handled the imposing sequence of finishing holes that test not only the skills but the nerves of a player better than anyone else. "I respect him so much, just as a person. "So for me, my identity isn't a golf score. Scottie is not a parent yet, but he will be at some point. Scott had been Bubba Watsons caddie for nearly 15 years (Photo by Gregory Shamus), Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on April 10, 2022 in Augusta, Georgia. All rights reserved. He was a gamer. 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. Caddie for rookie Scheffler injures leg, carted off, A battle for No. They were down early in their match, and the atmosphere was cold but raucous at Gleneagles. Did it right, designed and fit just for me! Scheffler didnt allow himself to dwell on the negative. On a warm, sunny day that baked greens to a yellowish shade of split pea soup, scores soared in a frisky, fickle wind that puffed about the course, nudging golf balls in various directions. According to Tesori, hes taught himself how to do most things. Sign up for daily stories delivered to your inbox. At Augusta National, even more so. Before pairing with Scheffler, Scott had looped for Bubba Watson for 15 years. Scotty Schefflers caddy is Ted Scott. The tournament ended on Sunday with Scheffler winning by three strokes and earning his first green jacket in a competition that included a raft of side stories and lessons for golf fans and business leaders everywhere. Press J to jump to the feed. I didn't choose it.". At Augusta, three shots is nothing. Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports 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. As a winner, he earns a lifetime invitation to the tournament. As Scottie Scheffler was winning his fourth tournament in six starts and sauntering home at Augusta last weekend, many golf fans were rightly ready to give his caddie, Ted Scott, tremendous accolades for his part in transforming the 25-year-old into world number one. Scottie and Meredith Scheffler were now ready to take the world by storm. Scheffler doesn't appear to be slowing down as he movies through the final round of The Open Championship and beyond, but if there was a slow moment, it came during the Par-3 contest where Meredith was his caddie. Scheffler has won three of his last five starts on the way to the No. But in particular, Tesori says, Scott has an uncanny ability to sense the moment. Ledbetter, wearing pants while the rest of the caddies had on shorts, grabbed a bottle of water and headed off to join Scheffler on the 10th tee. WebScottie Scheffler and his caddie Ted Scott rips one on PGA Live Vote Related Topics Golf Sports 0 comments Best Add a Comment More posts you may like r/golf Join 21 days ago Auburn student makes a 94 foot putt for a car r/CollegeBasketball 21 days ago u/aatops Auburn student makes a 94 foot putt for a car 9370 points 275 comments 264 13 A year ago on Masters Sunday, Hideki Matsuyamas caddie wound up stealing a bit of the show. Scottie Scheffler talks with his caddie Ted Scott at the 2021 RSM Classic on the Seaside Course at Sea Island Resort in St. Simons Island, Georgia. 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. 1 spot in the world after his win at the Dell Match Play. After winning the Master's in 2022, Scheffler spoke of his wife and what she does to support him day in and day out. Like many, Scott has grand plans for his memorabilia. Thats why I hired Teddy years ago in 06, and now Teddy being on the bag with Scottie, said Watson. 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. Hes hard-working. who shot 67 on Sunday to tie for sixth place. Scottie Scheffler and caddie Ted Scott celebrate a chip-in birdie at Augusta National. 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. In other words, Scheffler, who calls Dallas home, needed to be Texas tough to get the job done. (Photo by David Cannon). Open Championship and beyond, but if there was a slow moment, it came during the Par-3 contest where Meredith was his caddie. This is a BETA experience. Then in February, Scheffler finally scored his first win at the Phoenix Open, and has been on an absolute heater ever since. You can just tell that his leg is just not quite up there yet, Rahm said of Woods. TWEET. I was going to retire when I got the call from Scottie, Scott said. He has made more money now without me. 1 player in the world, and, as a team, theyve won four of nine starts together. I believe if at home he can walk and get strength up and stamina in that sense, he will be able to be competitive again. Scottie's wife Meredith did that when the two met as high school sweethearts. I didnt think Id be caddying in any more Masters and now I come here with the No. Scottie Scheffler has won four of the past six events he's played in, including taking his first major at the Masters on Sunday. He won the World Foosball Championship in 1994. Obviously, he wasnt going to be able to keep going.. "All I'm trying to do is glorify God and that's why I'm here and that's why I'm in position. 2023 At the end you can just tell that his leg and his body are just not used to walking this much, right? According to Scott, he didn't make the decision to return to the Tour alone. I never expected it. It took 71 starts to notch his first win at the WM Phoenix Open in February 2022, but hardly any time at all to validate. Scheffler, too, seemed to search for a way to right himself as he covered his mouth after the second miss this one from just two feet and laughed nervously.