Scottie Scheffler's Toddler Steals the Show After British Open Win
Scottie Sheffler's baby boy made his latest victory un-fore-gettable.
After the golfer secured his victory during the 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush Golf Club July 22, his 14-month-old son Bennett—who he shares with Meredith Scudder—couldn't wait to celebrate with his dad.
In the adorable moment captured during the championship, Scottie stood at the 18th hole holding onto the claret jug trophy as little Bennett—complete with a pacifier—attempted to walk up the green. The toddler left the crowd shocked as he toppled over and did a little face plant before an open official helped him up and handed him to his father.
Scottie celebrated by lifting Bennett and his trophy in the air, before his wife of five years walked over and greeted him with a kiss.
As for little Bennett's run on the green, the 29-year-old admitted it was just par for the course.
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'He was trying to get up that hill on the side of the green,' Scottie explained July 20 during the post-Open press conference. 'I don't think he's ever been up a hill that big before. I felt kinda bad for him. He kept falling down.'
'But that's part of the learning curve and growing up,' he added. 'And it's very cool to have him here. He obviously has no clue what's going on. He just wants to spend some time with me. I hadn't really seen him much of the day so it's pretty cool.'
Indeed, Scottie's win was made better by the people he loves the most.
'When I see my family afterwards, it's a pretty special feeling,' he said. 'It's hard to describe, but it's something I'm very grateful for and something that I'll hold on to for a long time.'
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