Scottie Scheffler Sends Emotional Message to Wife Meredith After Memorial Tournament Win
The world's No. 1 ranked golfer, Scottie Scheffler, continued his dominance on Sunday by securing his second consecutive victory at the Memorial Tournament in Dublin, Ohio, hosted by the legendary Jack Nicklaus.
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Scheffler joined Tiger Woods as only the second player to win back-to-back at this course, finishing 10-under for the weekend. This marked his third PGA Tour victory of the season and extended his remarkable streak of seven straight top-10 finishes.
Despite his success, Scheffler made it clear that none of it would be possible without the unwavering support of his wife, Meredith Scudder, who has stood by him at every tournament win alongside their child, Bennett.
During his post-win interview, CBS Sports reporter Amanda Balionis asked, 'You know, watching you, Meredith, and Bennett, it makes me think of Barbra Nicklaus and how much she contributed to Jack's career with her support. Talk about what this balance looks like for you and the support Meredith provides to help you be the best father, husband, and the No. 1 player in the world.'
Scheffler's emotions surfaced instantly as he replied, 'Yeah, you're really trying to make me emotional now. My wife is my biggest supporter; she's my best friend. This is our life out here on the road, and it's been a lot of fun. We've had some special memories at this tournament, and yeah, I definitely couldn't do it without her.'
The couple, both Texas natives and high school sweethearts, were married in December 2020.
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Back in 2022, after winning his first Masters, Scheffler shared a powerful moment with Meredith that helped put everything into perspective.
'My identity isn't a golf score,' he said. 'Like Meredith told me this morning, 'If you win this golf tournament today, if you lose this golf tournament by 10 shots, if you never win another golf tournament again,' she goes, 'I'm still going to love you. You're still going to be the same person. Jesus loves you, and nothing changes.''
Scottie Scheffler, his wife, Meredith, and son Bennett pose with the winner's trophy during the final round of the THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson golf tournament.© Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images
At just 28 years old, Scheffler has already accomplished a great deal in his young golf career. If he maintains the incredible form he's shown over the past two years, he's on pace to achieve some truly historic milestones.
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Although he's not expected to play in the upcoming RBC Canadian Open, Scheffler still has two majors left this season—the U.S. Open and The Open Championship. Winning both would complete his career Grand Slam, a feat only a select few have ever achieved.
Related: Scottie Scheffler Shares Viral Handshake with Jack Nicklaus After Memorial Tournament Win
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 1, 2025, where it first appeared.
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