Scott told them to pray about it another week. The last player to find the winners circle despite not having his A game and spraying it all over the lot? I just told myself 5 is not a bad score, and thats kind of a comforting feeling on those hard golf courses, he said. It was another rough day on the course for Woods, who shot 78 but was showered by appreciation from the galleries for his effort he put in just to play. 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. 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. He will be able to go somewhere where it's a little easier to walk. TWEET. Acknowledge it. Never gone to any course with the lead on Sunday in a major championship. Its definitely nice having him out there on the bag.. Conversations with Champions, presented by Sentry is a new weekly series from Golfweek that is a collaboration with the Caddie Network. 1, a loaded LPGA field and more to watch in golf this week, Here's everything you missed this week in professional golf, Jin Young Ko up by 2 in Singapore title defense, Quigley fires 65 for early lead in PGA Champions, Kitayama handles windy Bay Hill as Rahm falters, Tiger not part of field for next week's Players, Young stretches lead to 4 in Puerto Rico Open, Rahm stays hot, finishes strong for Bay Hill lead, Rookie Young captures Puerto Rico lead with 63. As former PGA Tour caddie Michael Collins revealed on his ESPN+ show, "America's Caddie," PGA Tour caddies all have their own deals with their respective golfers. By signing up, you agree to the Its a good feeling to have. I felt like I should have won, said Hovland, adding that his finish would sting a little bit.. Scheffler won despite hitting only five fairways and nine greens in regulation. Hes the best Louisianan joke-teller of all time, says Tesori, current caddie of Webb Simpson. He's such a fun guy to be around. Winning caddies at the Masters can write a letter to request their iconic white jumpsuits. When Watson announced he and Scott were splitting in fall 2021, Scott considered himself to be retired from caddieing. Scott is quick to point out that he has yet to hit a shot here. 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. Not even college football can tear them apart! He works really hard. After graduating, the two kept their relationship strong through long-distance and in-state collegiate rivalry. In a game played by pros, it pays to surround yourself with real pros. Been close a few times, but never in the spotlight as the favorite heading into the final round. 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. He was a gamer. WEDGES:Titleist Vokey Design SM8(50, 56, 60 degrees), with True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400 shafts. GOLF DIGEST MAY EARN A PORTION OF SALES FROM PRODUCTS THAT ARE PURCHASED THROUGH OUR SITE AS PART OF OUR AFFILIATE PARTNERSHIPS WITH RETAILERS. Theres a caddie who will get to make a Masters moment of his own on Sunday. He once taught himself to play pianojust being on the roadover a four-month span. "I can't speak highly enough of Ted as a person and as a caddie," Scheffler said. I tried to chunk it, and I chunked it, chunked it too much, he said. 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. 1-ranked in the world and he wins it. Rather, Scheffler had to battle to get where he is today. 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. It's his first major championship title in his third Masters appearance and seventh major overall. 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. Scheffler navigated Augusta National expertly on Sundayjust as he had all weekto win his first major title and his fourth victory of 2022. 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. Golfweeks Adam Schupak contributed to this article. Scheffler would enjoy nothing more than if Scott is the one on that stage. I feel punch drunk, said 2018 API champion Rory McIlroy after a 76 left him T-13. Azinger and Scott would connect with people on the internet in different cities and find foosball games. 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. Hes hard-working. as well as other partner offers and accept our. RELATED: Masters 2022: Kevin Na's five-putt(!) Those four players, Scheffler, Smith and Im are the only ones under par going into the final round. It instantly became a Masters moment. The other big factor, maybe the biggest, was the addition of caddie Ted Scott late last year. AUGUSTA, Ga. Ted Scott walked off the 18th green at Augusta National well ahead of his boss, Scottie Scheffler. Mere is still working on cleaning the grooves" the Master's champion posted on Instagram. 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. There was a leaf behind my ball I thought Id hit it at least through the fairway.. So just kind of being on the same grounds where all that type of historic stuff had happened, it was just really cool coming here and being able to play, Scheffler said. 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? Luckily for him, someone will be with Scheffler every step of the way, someone who has taken a few rides around the pressure cooker that is a final round with a Masters win at stake. Ted Scott is Scottie Scheffler's caddie and their story is pretty special. Watson had to rally to win his first Masters in 2012, after starting the final round in fourth. (Photo by Gregory Shamus), OK, we havent seen any of this [before], commentator Jim Nantz said. Teddy and Scottie talked for quite awhile before they went to work for him, Tesori says. I even, hes just hes an amazing guy. Trailing by one to start the day, he stiffed his tee shot at the par-3 seventh and made birdie to grab the lead. Scheffler made bogey at the 10th before settling in with consecutive pars at Nos. Thats the coolest part about this whole deal, Scheffler said. He advanced it no more than 30 yards. Its going to give him confidence, Watson said of Scheffler having Scott with him on Sunday. Their "Winter Wonderland" wedding was held at Arlington Hall at Turtle Creek Park in Dallas a short six months after Scottie popped the question. Scottie Scheffler of the United States converses with his caddie Ted Scott on the 12th hole during a pro-am event prior to the Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard at Arnold Palmer Bay Hill Golf Course on March 02, 2022 in Orlando, Florida. Top editors give you the stories you want delivered right to your inbox each weekday. 1 spot in the world after his win at the Dell Match Play. (Photo: Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images). 6 in the world. I didn't choose it.". Ted Scott always makes life about others. How many of us could identify with Scheffler at this moment? ", "I have such a great support system, and I'm so blessed," he said through tears. There was underground foosball, Azinger says. It just means I can get it done I guess when Im up against the best guys in the world, Smith said. I didnt think Id be caddying in any more Masters and now I come here with the No. 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. Watson and Scott amicably split in September 2021, and Scott was prepared to retire from caddying in favor of coaching and instruction, until he got the call from Scheffler. You can just tell that his leg is just not quite up there yet, Rahm said of Woods. WebIf you heard Keith Mitchell blame his caddie for a bad miss on a hot mic, you probably understand why the golf gods keep telling him FU. Scottie Scheffler has won four of the past six events he's played in, including taking his first major at the Masters on Sunday. Two weeks ago, Scheffler ascended to the No. As his friend Paul Tesori tells it, Scott, a Lafayette, La., native, was all set up to go all in on his golf-lesson businessand had done all the legwork to be serious about teaching. Hes a good time to be around. Ill go down in flames before I tap out.. 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. 1 ranking. He finished tied for fourth at 17 under. 8. 18) is super amazing.. But as others faltered in the howling wind, Scheffler didnt make another bogey. Scott had been Bubba Watsons caddie for nearly 15 years 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. He put a hand on the young North Texan and offered words of confidence that an experienced hand can give. Were trying to be the best husband we can be, trying to be the best parent we can be. Feel the emotion. 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. Scott was set to focus on golf instruction before Scheffler called him. As much as Scotts a talented joke-teller, his best skill is knowing exactly the right thing to Fair play, Scottie, but we're sure Mere will get you back for that joke sooner or later. Copyright 1996 - 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. Oh, and you will never, ever regret choosing to keep your head down and play until the ball has hit the bottom of the hole. Press J to jump to the feed. (Photo by Stan Badz), Augusta National Golf Club on April 10, 2022 in Augusta, Georgia. Scheffler was the only player in the field to break par in each round and had the luxury of four-putting the 18thgreen for double bogey and still shoot under par for the round. Tesori recalls the 2014 Ryder Cup, when Tesori and Scott were caddieing for the team of Webb/Bubba. As much as Scotts a talented joke-teller, his best skill is knowing exactly the right thing to say. Its earned. Related: Tour pro forced to withdraw from event after having $5,000 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. His hot streak started with a win in the Phoenix Open on Feb. 13, followed by wins in the Arnold Palmer Invitational on March 6 and the Dell Match Play two weeks ago. But we split up mutually., On his current relationship with Scott, Watson said: We're still friends. Had some PRP [platelet-rich plasma]. With the Masters-record first-place payout of $2.7 million, Scheffler has gone over $10 million in earnings this season. All three men are active in the PGA Tours Bible study group. McIlroy, who needed only 22 putts, holed out an 18-yard bunker shot on No. WebThe Official PGA TOUR Profile of Scottie Scheffler. Who has not lost his or her concentration at the moment when the deal was waiting there to be sealed, the project signed off and delivered on? So for me, it's not about a golf score. Sign up for notifications from Insider! WebIf you heard Keith Mitchell blame his caddie for a bad miss on a hot mic, you probably understand why the golf gods keep telling him FU. Haywood Heaven - no one did anything special. Scott played the mini-tours for a bit but never quite made it. But in particular, Tesori says, Scott has an uncanny ability to sense the moment. Wrote a book about some struggles. I had my kids and my wife pray about it, said Scott. 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. Scott previously ceded Bubba Watson for 15 years, but that partnership ended in September 2021. Im going to have to go out there (Sunday) and play really good golf again. Its so fun to play. It has been far from boring for the 24-year-old Scheffler since he arrived on site this week. To watch these guys this close is the coolest thing. We'll see. 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. 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. It became clear that McGuinness was struggling as the second-to-last group of the day approached the ninth green. Schefflers caddie, Scott, knows something about winning at the Masters. 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. It just didnt come out. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. He really doesnt have a weakness. I don't know what I'm going to do. "Every caddie gets a weekly paycheck, no matter where his player finishes," Collins said in an animated video for his show. At the end you can just tell that his leg and his body are just not used to walking this much, right? Never gone to any course with the lead on Sunday in a major championship. He needed 10 more years. Its been a wild week for Scottie Scheffler. Tesori added: Teds got an amazing ability to be perfect in the moment. In fact, hes happy that another young player will benefit from Scotts leadership. Smith is coming off a win at The Players Championship last month and is No. (Photo: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports). 1, LIV Golf's debut on The CW scores low ratings, How to watch PGA Tour's Arnold Palmer Invitational on ESPN+, Kirk wins Honda in playoff; 1st title since 2015, Howell (63) wins in Mexico for 1st title in LIV, Nicklaus: '24 schedule likely to aid Honda field, Siem ends 8-year wait for another Euro Tour title, Vu overcomes 6-shot deficit to win 1st LPGA title, D. Johnson finishes 30 under, reclaims No. Scheffler, who started the day with a three-shot lead, ended up winning by same margin after firing 1-under-par 71 in a final round that really wasnt that close. Open Championship and beyond, but if there was a slow moment, it came during the Par-3 contest where Meredith was his caddie. 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. Teddys been a great addition to the team, Scheffler said. Getty Images AUGUSTA, Ga. Ted Scott, maybe a short wedge to the right of He's a man of faith, and I love him. 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. He was on Bubba Watsons bag for titles in 2012 and 2014. He had the bag on his back and went down pretty quick after, Scheffler said. Its daunting, anywhere. If that name sounds familiar, it's because it's the same high school that Clayton Kershaw and Matthew Stafford attended. He might want to save that one for the display wall, too. After the win, Scheffler expressed his thanks and admiration for his new caddie. IRONS:Srixon ZU85 (3), with Nippon Pro Modus3 Hybrid Tour X,Srixon ZX7(4),TaylorMade P-7TW(5-PW), with True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100 shafts. He wasnt exaggerating. Scheffler, 26, soaked up what it took to be a winner, too. Now hes working for Scheffler, the No. Scott wiped away tears as he videoed Schefflers green jacket ceremony on the practice green. 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. 13 hole during the second round of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Friday, April 8, 2022. I don't know what to think right now. I haven't told anybody, but I had some struggles this offseason. By his side for the entire hot streak has been veteran caddie Ted Scott. Two things stand out. Its very surreal, said Scott. The rest is a pure history of success. Scheffler successfully defended his title at TPC Scottsdale last month and is off to a good start at Bay Hill. 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 Scheffler holds up his golf ball after shooting a 59 during the second round of The Northern Trust at TPC Boston. 2. 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). Scheffler and Scott made their debut together at the RSM Classic in November SHARE. 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. 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. Rory McIlroy finished second after shooting 64, the low round of the tournament by three shots. When Scheffler called Scott about working together, Scott had questions for the young Texan. Scheffler has pelted a ridiculous number of greens in regulation (72.2%) this season, leading the PGA TOUR in that category. Scott has got to be pleased with his decision, potentially making close to a $1 million over the past few months. But Scottie didn't need a green jacket to know he was a winner. How much "louder" will LIV Golf get in its second season? Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler could reclaim the top ranking, Jin Young Ko defends her title and more from the PGA and LPGA this week. He wedged to some 20 feet from the cup and drained the putt with authority to stay in the drivers seat. They took a week and came back and said Dad, we think you ought to do it. . I have a lot of faith in him. 4. Oosthuizen's caddie, Phil Lowe, grabbed both golf bags and carried them to the 10th tee until Ledbetter took over. Like many, Scott has grand plans for his memorabilia. At Augusta National, even more so. 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. I just wanted an upgrade. Never gone to any course with the lead on Sunday in a major championship. Hes one of the funniest human beings Ive ever been around.. 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. 1 spot, Tiger, Rory, Brooks, Jordan and Phil: This isn't the best time for some of golf's biggest names, Tiger missing fans, roars: 'Very different world'. I would say thats probably really where I credit the win.. Scheffler didnt allow himself to dwell on the negative. It was a 15-year run for Watson and Scott together before they split. And as I say that, he jumps to see where the ball is, and immediately he goes down. 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. If the moment calls for something light-hearted said or done, hes able to do it. Scottie and Meredith Scheffler were now ready to take the world by storm. It was a fight to the finish but Scheffler wouldnt have it any other way. 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. Horschel, the 54-hole co-leader, played his first 10 holes in 5 over but made two birdies coming home and had a 33-foot putt at the last to force a playoff but it was not to be. 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. The 2022 PGA Tour has been good to the Scheffler's so far. Caddie Ted Scott and Bubba Watson celebrate their win on the 18th hole during the final round of the [+] Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands on June 24, 2018 in Cromwell, Connecticut. During that time, Watson won 12 times, including two Masters. Surround yourself with calm. The 86thMasters Tournament was Scottie Schefflers for the taking. Scottie Scheffler and caddie Ted Scot across the No. Scottie Scheffler and caddie Ted Scott walk off the 18th green during the third round of the Masters at Augusta National GC on April 9, 2022 in Augusta, GA. (Photo by Gregory Shamus via Getty Images) Q. Sign up for daily stories delivered to your inbox. "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.". 3. Privacy Policy. Scotty Scheffler (born June 21, 1996) is an American professional golfer who currently plays on the PGA Tour. THE MATERIAL ON THIS SITE MAY NOT BE REPRODUCED, DISTRIBUTED, TRANSMITTED, CACHED OR OTHERWISE USED, EXCEPT WITH THE PRIOR WRITTEN PERMISSION OF DISCOVERY GOLF, INC. 2023 DISCOVERY GOLF, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED, Who's Scottie Scheffler's caddie? How long have the two been working together? The Masters, hosted by the Augusta National Golf Club, is not an easy tournament, making the coveted green jacket awarded to the winner of one that signifies elite talent and in the case of Scheffler, a promising career. And despite missing the cut at the PGA Championship, 2022 has been a massive year for the Schefflers and their family as Scottie attributes all of that success to his wife and his faith. NORTON, Mass. -- PGA Tour rookie Scottie Scheffler 's wild week took another turn Sunday in the final round of The Northern Trust, when his caddie, Scott McGuinness, went down in the ninth fairway with a leg injury and had to be carted off the golf course. So, I called [Scott] and told him, Look, man, I'm 43 years old. You dont expect to come to you in this life, you just do the best that you can.. "First timers at the Par 3 & it definitely lived up to the hype. I respect him as a person. It might not have Tiger Woods vs. Phil Mickelson level of pizzazz to it, but a Scheffler-Smith pairing in the final round of a major given the form both are in right now is probably pretty close to the best matchup that golf purists could have gotten. He has won one major championship, the 2022 Masters Tournament. Best Without A Major:Another close call leaves this golfer atop most-unwanted list in golf, No. I would wear pants and a collared shirt to third-grade class and get made fun of rightfully so. FAIRWAY WOOD:TaylorMade Stealth 3HL(16.5 degrees), with Fujikura Ventus Black 8X shaft. "So for me, my identity isn't a golf score. Heading into 2022, Scheffler had been a talented young player that had yet to secure a PGA Tour victory despite a slew of top-10 finishes. talked about the influence of Tiger on their game, whether it was influencing how they As Azinger said on Sunday: Its no coincidence Teddys in this spot once again.. 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. Scott and Watson were both asked at the Masters about the decision to split a few months ago. Then Scheffler finished what he had so brilliantly set out to doand won. USE OF AND/OR REGISTRATION ON ANY PORTION OF THIS SITE CONSTITUTES ACCEPTANCE OF OURVISITOR AGREEMENT(UPDATED 1/6/23),PRIVACY AND COOKIES NOTICE(UPDATED 1/4/23) ANDCALIFORNIA PRIVACY NOTICE. The weekend, its like crazy golf.. Scottie Scheffler is on the verge of success at The Masters in 2022 but who is his caddie Ted Scott? In 62 starts on the PGA Tour pre-Scott, Scheffler had zero wins and made $8.56 million. Scottie Scheffler and caddie Ted Scott celebrate a chip-in birdie at Augusta National. Scott taught off and on since he was 27, coaching various amateur players around the world. Its been a wild week for Scottie Scheffler. Scott was on the bag for both of Bubba Watsons victories in 2012 and 2014. But one hole later, Woodland caught the front greenside bunker with his tee shot at the par 3 and failed to escape on his first attempt. 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.