Scottie Scheffler's caddie exposes star's true feelings on fame and money
Scottie Scheffler was dominant in his victory at the PGA Championship as he claimed his third career major.
Ted Scott, Scottie Scheffler's caddie, has made it clear that cash is an afterthought for the world's top-ranked golfer; it's all about the love of the game.
He offered a glimpse into the mindset of the athlete who has clinched three major titles. Scheffler celebrated a commanding win at the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow, sharing the moment with his wife, Meredith, on the 18th green after finishing five strokes ahead.
This victory was particularly sweet, coming a year after his unexpected arrest at Valhalla, from which charges were later dropped. Alongside his win on Sunday, Scheffler pocketed a hefty $3.42 million in prize money, pushing his career earnings past the $150 million mark.
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But Scott insists Scheffler doesn't care about money or fame. "He lives to compete," Ted Scott said, via Skratch Golf. "He just wants to win. Every week.
"He's not in it for any other reason. He doesn't care about fame, he doesn't care about money. Yes, he gets paid, but what inspires him is so pure.
"It's almost like he's an amateur, playing for the love of the game and the love of the competition. It's like he's Bobby Jones."
Moreover, Scheffler himself has spoken about the relentless drive to triumph that propels him to maintain his status as the best in the sport. Having held the World No. 1 spot for two straight years, he appears unstoppable in his pursuit of greatness.
Scheffler expressed his enthusiasm for the game, saying: "Winning is a lot of fun, and I think winning as often as I can is a lot of fun. Each week you're playing in a tournament, and you want to try to give yourself a chance to win.
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"When I stepped on the tee on Thursday, I'm not thinking about what's going to happen on Sunday. I'm preparing for a 72-hole event. That's what I tell myself on the 1st tee: It's 72 holes. That's a lot of time. That's a lot of holes. That's a lot of shots.
"I always focus on my preparation, and so when I show up on the 1st tee, I just tell myself to stay patient, remind myself that I'm prepared for this and go out and just compete."
